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Mathematics resources

There are many mathematics books, games, computer programs and other resources available for parents to help their child learn math skills.

Mathematics milestones

Learn the math skills expected of your child at different stages.

Mathematics: How to help your pre-school and school-aged child

Learn about the everyday activities, like playing games, you can do with your young child to help develop their math skills.

When to worry about mathematics

Math skills are divided into different categories. Within these categories, here are some specific signs that your child may be having difficulty.

Mathematics: When to worry

Math skills are divided into different categories. Within these categories, learn about the specific signs that indicate your child may be having difficulty.

Math disabilities: Overview

A math disability is when a child has significant challenges with math. Learn about math disabilities, their symptoms, and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Spatial reasoning skills: How to foster in children

Practical tips for parents to nurture spatial reasoning skills in their child.

Learning disabilities: Overview

A learning disability can be related to reading, writing or math. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities.

The cancer care team: Nurse

Nurses help to coordinate your health care at the hospital and at home. Find out more about what a nurse does and how they can help you.

The cancer care team: Child life specialist

A child-life specialist will help prepare you and educate you about your diagnosis, procedures and treatments. Learn how a child-life specialist can help you as part of your health-care team.

Teens Taking Charge: Letting go

This page gives an overview of how to help your teen with arthritis take control of their arthritis. It leads to pages on how to help your teen learn to manage own health care.

Get Your Body Moving

Therapeutic clown A. Leboo and Child Life Specialists tell us why it is important to get your body moving, even if it is a little painful, to help your body heal. Here are some examples of simple exercises.
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Distraction activities to help manage pain

Managing daily tasks when your child has cancer

Learn strategies to help you manage daily tasks inbetween caring for your child with cancer.

Distraction techniques to help manage cancer

Coping with Bad Dreams

Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel talk about bad dreams and being afraid of going to bed. Rachel tells Soleil what she does to help her go to sleep. What are some things that you do to help you sleep after a bad dream?
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Talking to your parents/caregivers about cancer

Talking to your parents when you're a teenager can be difficult enough without having a cancer diagnosis. Find out some tips that can help you talk to your parents about cancer, ask for help and also ask for more space when you need it.

Coping with Pain with Help from a Child Life Specialist

In this edition: Child life specialists, Rachael, Alexis, and Katie talk about staying relaxed by creating a coping plan when we are nervous and stressed.Do you do any of the these activities?
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

How to help a friend whose child is in hospital

Read about some practical help you can provide if you have a friend who has a sick child in the hospital.

Mindfulness with Katie and A. Leboo

Therapeutic clown A. Leboo and Child Life Specialist Katie help us relax our minds by listening to calming music and doing breathing exercises. Get ready for your day by trying these exercises.
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Coping with Pain

Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel share tips to help us cope when we are in pain. Deep breathing, using a Hoberman sphere (breathing ball), is featured in this video.
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.

Making Mistakes

Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel explain that everyone makes mistakes. If you make a mistake it can be helpful to tell someone about it so they can help you fix it.
Please note that this video was filmed prior to COVID-19.