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Curiosity: How to nurture the urge to know more

Curiosity is the most powerful ingredient in learning. Find tips on how to nurture curiosity in your child.

Sickle cell disease: How to be a good communicator

Learn strategies to help you communicate with your teen, including ways to communicate messages more effectively and become a better listener.

Mindful eating with celiac disease

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Learn about everyday mindfulness, and how being aware of what is going on around and inside of you can help make life more enjoyable and less stressful.

Resilience

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Resilience is a learned skill. Resilient children are able to cope with stress, particularly after a traumatic life event or stressor.

Sex education for children: Eight tips for parents

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Having 'the talk' isn't always easy. Find advice for parents and caregivers on talking to their kids about sex and reproduction.

Prematurity resources

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This page contains information on book resources available for parents of premature babies.

Celiac disease: Managing picky eating on the gluten-free diet

Learn how to support your child through eating and appetite changes when they are following a gluten-free diet for celiac disease.

How to become more resilient

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Find out what mindfulness is, how it can help you to build resilience and lower your stress levels, and different methods to practise mindfulness everyday.

Behavioural disorders: How to help your child at home

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Learn how to manage your child's difficult behaviour.

Feeling a loss of control during cancer treatment

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Learn how you can help your teenager to feel more independent and in control while they go through cancer treatment.

Transitions during hospitalization for intestinal failure

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Learn tips to help navigate the transitions you and your child will experience during their hospital stay for intestinal failure and when planning to return home from the hospital.

Holding and dressing your baby

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Helpful tips on holding and dressing a baby. Though they are not as fragile as they look, it is important to handle your baby gently for them to feel safe.

Flow rate test

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A flow rate test helps to assess how well your child can empty their bladder by measuring the rate at which urine flows out of it. Learn more about the procedure and preparing your child.

Constipation and soiling (encopresis) in children

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Find out about what causes constipation and soiling and how you can help your child with diet, toilet routines and medications.

Sickle cell disease and communication during adolescence

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With adolescence often come new communication challenges for parents and caregivers. Learn about some of the barriers to good communication and how to overcome them.

Puberty in boys

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Puberty is a stage of development where your child's body starts to take on adult form. Learn about puberty in boys and how to talk to your son about puberty.

Video urodynamic study (VUDS)

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A video urodynamics study (VUDS) is a test done by your child’s doctor that provides information about how well your child’s bladder is working.

Oxybutynin

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Your child needs to take the medicine called oxybutynin. This information sheet explains what oxybutynin does, how to take it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Puberty in girls

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Puberty is a stage of development where your child's body starts to take on adult form. Learn about puberty in girls and how to talk to your daughter about puberty.

Self-care tips for teens living with celiac disease

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Being diagnosed with celiac disease and navigating the strict gluten-free diet can be tough. Learn how incorporating self-care activities into your routine can help you reduce stress, manage symptoms and build resilience.

Coping with pain: Meditations for celiac disease

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This page contains a series of guided meditations to help you cope with physical or emotional pain and discomfort related to celiac disease and stress.

Self-harm in children and teens: Overview

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A child or teen may turn to self-harm as a way of responding to distress. Find out about the main causes and coping methods.

Who else needs to know?

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There are certain people who need to know about your scoliosis surgery. Read about why you should inform your dentist and airport security.

Adjusting to life with a chronic condition

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Being diagnosed with a chronic condition has a large impact on your life. Read about practical ways to cope as you adjust to life with a chronic condition.

Spironolactone

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Your child needs to take the medicine called spironolactone (say: speer-on-oh-LAK-tone). This information sheet explains what spironolactone does, how to take it, and what side effects your child may have when they take this medicine.