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Self-efficacy: How to foster in children

These practical tips for parents help foster self-efficacy, so a child learns to persist when facing a setback.

Motivating your teen to develop new skills

It can be very difficult to motivate teens to complete self-care tasks. Use small rewards and make sure you acknowledge efforts they make towards self-care.

Phenylketonuria (PKU) transitions in the middle years

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Children with phenylketonuria (PKU) need to learn how to balance everyday life and health care. Learn ways to encourage your child to manage their PKU.

Self-efficacy in children

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Learn why self-efficacy is important for academic success and well-being in children.

ADHD: Signs and symptoms

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Discover the main signs and symptoms of ADHD in school-aged children and teens.

Premature babies: Advocating for your child at school

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Your goal is to work with your child's teacher to get the best education for your child. Your child has the right to attend school and if you feel they're not getting a "fair shake," get involved with the administration.

Staying connected before, during and after a school absence

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Missing school because of an illness is not easy for children or their parents. Without daily contact with classmates and teachers, it can be hard for a child to keep in touch and feel connected with school.

Transitioning into adulthood after leukemia

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Learn about challenges a child who has had leukemia will face as they transition into adulthood.

Spatial reasoning skills: How to foster in children

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

Meal ideas for school-aged children, tweens and teens

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Learn how to support your child's nutrition needs with nutritious snacks and meal ideas.

School & career planning for children with heart disease

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Read about preparing a teenager with congenital heart disease for high school. Guidance counselors and managing work, time and treatment are discussed.

School and chemotherapy

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Some children and adolescents are able to go back to school while receiving cancer treatment. Find out what risks you need to be aware of when going back to school and how to manage if you know you will be missing class.

Learning & education: Before your child goes back to school

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Essential information regarding issues that one should consider and take into account before sending a child with a heart condition back to school.

Eczema: School and activities

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Learn how to help your child with eczema (atopic dermatitis) at school, with physical activities and swimming.

Cleft lip and cleft palate: Spoon feeding and cup drinking

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Find tips for introducing spoon feeding and cup drinking to your child with cleft lip and/or cleft palate and making the experience enjoyable.

Depression: Overview

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Depression is different from situational or short-term sadness. Learn about what causes depression, how common it is in children and teens, and what you can do to help your child.

Cognitive side effects of radiation

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For some people, radiation can affect memory and ability to think, learn and concentrate. These are known as cognitive side effects. Find out who gets cognitive side effects, how you will know if you have cognitive side effects and the effects of these changes.

Returning to school after scoliosis surgery

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School mates may not understand your scoliosis surgery, and may overreact. Learn tips for communicating with them, as well as preparing for school absences.