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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bladder Training for Kids

7:04; Ages 6–11

Becky the Bladder and Will the Water Bottle explain how drinking water and peeing regularly help keep the bladder healthy.

ADHD: How to help your child at home

Find out how structure, consistency and clear communication can help you support a child with ADHD symptoms.

Helping your teen take control

This page describes how to help your teen take control of the health care. Help them handle stress and make sure to have effective communication skills.

How to help a child understand and cope with their emotions

Find out how you can help your child cope with difficult emotions by learning and talking about them.

Medications for fatigue

You might be prescribed a medication to help you sleep or your JIA treatment may need to be adjusted if you are experiencing fatigue.

Phonological problems: Resources

There are books, games and computer programs available to parents to help their child with phonological awareness.

Rehabilitation therapists for children with heart disease

Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Emily shares a brain break activity that teaches us how to relax different parts of our bodies. Who knew that you can use your muscles to help you to relax!

Reading problems: When to worry

Learn about some signs that indicate your child may need extra help with reading.

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.

Steps towards independence

Information to help your child or teen become more independent and take control of their own health care.

What is relaxation?

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.