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Coping with a life-threatening illness

Coping with a life-threatening illness, such as cancer, can be stressful and scary. Read about why it's ok to be afraid and also why it's ok to think about dying.

Transplant: Impact on siblings

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Learn how a child's transplant can affect their siblings and how you can help them adjust.

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.

Diabetes and exercise

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Exercise will have an impact on your child's blood sugar levels. Learn how to adjust insulin accordingly.

Learning to think: The next six months

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Learn about cognitive development, or the ability to think, over the second six months of a baby's first year.

Consenting to sexual activity

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Learn what it means to give consent for sexual activity and what to consider when determining whether a sexual relationship is safe and appropriate.

Infantile spasms

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Learn about infantile spasms, a type of epilepsy. Learn how infantile spasms are diagnosed and treated, and who can help you and your baby.

Helping your teen cope with scoliosis surgery

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Having scoliosis surgery can be a very emotionally difficult experience for a teenager. Learn about common stressors as well as how to cope with them.

Sickle cell disease: Scheduling worrying time

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Thinking about your worries at bedtime can make you more anxious and make it harder to sleep. Find tips for reflecting on your worries during the day instead of when you are trying to sleep.

Telling your child about the operation

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When you tell your child about the operation depends on your child's age and how anxious you think your child will be. Use the ages on this page as a guideline.

How to set limits (children up to 5 years of age)

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Learn about why children need limits, the challenges of limit setting and how to appropriately use consequences and time outs.

How will cancer affect me now?

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Many teenagers who are diagnosed with cancer will want to know how their cancer will affect them now. Learn about the types of feelings you may have, what might change in your life and where you can find support.

Sudden cardiac death

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Read about sudden cardiac death. It occurs both in people who have a diagnosed heart condition, and in those that never show symptoms and are undiagnosed.

Talking to your friends about cancer

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It's up to you who you talk to about your cancer and what details you choose to share. Find tips to help you talk to your friends.

Talking to kids about serious illness

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Learn about how to talk to your child about serious illness and how to answer some of the common questions and concerns they may have.

Late effects of cancer treatment

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Late effects of cancer treatment may occur months or years after treatment has finished. Learn about the types of late effects, how to minimize your risk and where to find more information.

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.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 18 month visit

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Recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies at 18 months old who have spent time in the neonatal neurodevelopment follow-up clinic.

Resources

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An essential list of books, videos, and websites to aid new parents in raising a child to the best of their abilities.

Long-term follow-up and late effects of cancer treatment

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Learn what late effects are and why your teen should continue to self-monitor and attend follow-up appointments, even after treatment is completed.

Sickle cell disease: Emotions and problem solving

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Learn about the impact of emotions on problem solving and how to use positive self-statements to give you the best chance of solving problems successfully.

Siblings in the hospital: Helping your children cope

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When a child is hospitalized, their siblings may feel a variety of emotions including but not limited to confusion, upset or sadness. Find ways to help children cope with having a sibling in the hospital.

Coping with Worries

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Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel show us different ways to manage our worries. How do you like to manage your worries?

Learning more about your teenager's cancer

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Learning more about your teenager’s cancer and about how to help your teen cope and thrive despite it, is one way to help reduce your stress and worries. Having some knowledge may help you feel like you have more control.

Sickle cell disease: How our thoughts influence our feelings

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Find out how negative and positive thinking can affect how you feel and how you manage stress and pain.