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Speech and language: Myths and facts about the causes of stuttering

Find answers to frequently asked questions about stuttering and its causes.

Consequences of pain

Read about the long-term consequences of pain on a child, the importance of a child's pain management. A discussion of pain myths is included.

Myths about pain

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Learn to differentiate between myth and truth concerning children's pain. There are many common misconceptions of pain that should be dispelled.

Helping your child cope with leukemia

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Learn what you can do to help your child cope with leukemia treatment, procedures, and side effects.

Vaccines: Concerns about immunizing your child

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Learn about the safety of vaccines, their side effects, how they are given and what they protect your child against.

Sexuality and cancer (ages 12 and 13)

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Learn about sexuality and how it can be impacted by a cancer diagnosis and treatment. You can also find information on making safer choices about sex.

Sexuality and cancer (ages 14 and up)

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Sexuality is a healthy and normal part of life. Find out what sexuality is, how it is impacted by cancer and what you need to know to make safer choices about sex.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

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Separate fact from fiction with up-to-date and accurate information on the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

Hemophilia: Switching from paediatric care to adult care

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Teens living with hemophilia can learn what to expect when making the inevitable transition from paediatric care to adult care.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

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The human papillomavirus (HPV) is an infection that spreads through sexual contact. The HPV vaccine protects against the most common strains of the virus.

Fever in babies and children

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A fever can be a sign that the body is fighting an infection. Learn how to properly care for your baby, toddler or child with a fever.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): How to help your child

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Learn how to avoid contributing to your child's OCD symptoms and to use limits, consistency and praise to improve symptoms over time.

Diabetes

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This resource contains both general diabetes information and a series of educational videos about diabetes management and nutrition.

Urology

Learning Hub

Discover information about different bladder and genital conditions including bladder and bladder control problems, and conditions that affect the penis, like hypospadias.

Digestive system, liver & nutritional disorders

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Learn about conditions that affect the liver, pancreas and gastrointestinal system. Find out about diagnostic procedures, treatment and more.

Cancer

Information is divided into two section: Information about managing and coping with cancer and cancer care educational videos. Find information about how cancer can impact your whole family and how to support a teen with cancer. The cancer care educational videos provide practical information about caring for a child with cancer in seven different languages.

Heart

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Information about different heart conditions, including congenital heart conditions such as atrial septal defect and patent ductus arteriosus. Also discussed are arrhythmias, blue spells and congestive heart failure.

About blood and marrow transplants

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Learn about blood and marrow transplants (BMT), the reasons for BMT, how the marrow and immune system work, and the BMT health-care team.

Intestinal failure

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Intestinal failure is a condition in which the GI tract cannot absorb the nutrients a child needs for growth and day-to-day life. Learn more about the condition, including signs, symptoms and causes. Also find information about treatment of intestinal failure and support for children and families.

Heart conditions and complementary and alternative therapies

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Learn about complementary and alternative therapies and what to consider before you try them.

I'm Tired of it! - COVID-19 Feelings and What You Can Do About Them

Kids

It's been a while since COVID-19 started, and that can bring up a lot of different feelings.

Cystic fibrosis

Learning Hub

Find out about cystic fibrosis and what you need to know to take care of it. Learn about how it can affect things such as exercise, nutrition and sleep and what you can do about it. Find resources to help you understand your rights with regards to your health care and help you to transition to adult care.

Sickle cell disease and types of communication

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Learn about different types of communication and find out why good communication is important when you have sickle cell disease.

All About Feeling Mad

Kids

Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel talk about feelings - especially mad feelings. They show us ways to manage our anger. What do you do when you are feeling mad?

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.