Step 2 of the Bright IDEAS system for problem solving is to define your options. Find tips for creating a list of possible solutions and learn how to rate each of your options.
This page describes how to balance helping your teenager while being respectful of their abilities and independence.
Step 3 of the Bright IDEAS system is to evaluate the options you listed in the previous step. Learn how to evaluate and rank your options to help you choose the best solution for your situation.
Children with chronic health issues may be more likely to be bullied and also have parents that are overprotective. Learn what you can do to deal with these issues.
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.
Learn what creativity is, why it is important, and how you can help nurture creativity in your child at home.
World Hepatitis Day is July 28. Learn about hepatitis C, a virus that affects the liver, and find out how to live with the disease as a teen.
Find helpful resources and programs to support you, your child and your family during your child's cancer treatment.
Learn strategies to cope with the stress and worry of having a child or teenager with JIA.
Find out how negative and positive thinking can affect how you feel and how you manage stress and pain.
Talking with your teenager can be difficult and even stressful at times. However, having effective communication skills can help ease that stress.
Find information to help promote independence in your teenager while continuing to help them manage their cancer treatment.
Learn about ongoing cancer research and your teenager's role in research and clinical trials.
March is Hemophilia Awareness Month. Find information, video and illustrations to learn about how gene mutations cause hemophilia.
Some stress is normal but too much can be harmful. Learn about how too much stress can impact your health.
Learn what late effects are and why your teen should continue to self-monitor and attend follow-up appointments, even after treatment is completed.
Learn about somatization, the connection between the mind and body and how to get help if somatization becomes a problem.
Exercising regularly, eating well and sleeping well are all important parts of proper JIA management. Learn how to encourage your teen to be healthy.
Learn how a child's transplant can affect their siblings and how you can help them adjust.
Read about some practical help you can provide if you have a friend who has a sick child in the hospital.
Learn how to make the most of your network to get the support you need when a child has a long-term illness.
This page contains information to help parents cope with their increasingly independent teen.
