Spreading the word about CHD is vital to educating the public as a step towards improving care and fueling scientific research.

How can you get your kids to eat heart-healthy food? Check out these helpful tips and recipe ideas.

Learn about medical play and its therapeutic benefits for hospitalized children. Find links to age-specific information.

Play and recreation can be therapeutic by giving children the opportunity to explore, express and process their healthcare experiences in a safe, non-threatening environment.

Find information on how to prepare your child for hospitalization and how the child life staff at CHOP can help.

When is it safe for kids to get back in the game? A CHOP expert offers some guidance.

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Learn about the reactions siblings may have when a brother or a sister is in the hospital and what caregivers can do to help the family cope.

The teachers in the Hospital School Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia teach you everything you need to know about the ABCs of Hospital school.

CHOP offers resources to help parents support their children and provide developmentally appropriate information regarding their medical care.