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      E-cigarettes and vaping

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      Learn about e-cigarettes, how they work and who is using them. Also find information about the health risks associated with vaping.

      Sickle cell disease: Alcohol, cigarettes and other recreational drugs

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      Learn about the general short- and longer-term effects of alcohol, cigarettes and recreational drugs and find out how these substances impact people with sickle cell disease.

      Other issues related to chemotherapy

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      Chemotherapy can cause many different issues in addition to hair loss and making you feel sick. Find out about other issues related to chemotherapy and how to manage them.

      Sickle cell disease: Alcohol, cigarettes and other recreational drugs

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      Learn about the general short- and longer-term effects of alcohol, cigarettes and recreational drugs and find out how these substances impact people with sickle cell disease.

      Social & emotional effects for children with heart disease

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      Learn about the social and emotional effects that congenital heart disease might have on a child.

      Is my child or adolescent feeling stressed about COVID-19?

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      Learn how children and adolescents express stress through their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Find some strategies on how you can help your child.

      Becoming aware of your thoughts

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      School-age girl sitting on a bed reading a book out loud. A woman and boy sit beside her

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

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

      Sleep and mental health: Sorting out your sleep routine

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      Use this video meditation every night as a bedtime ritual to learn tips on how to calm down and relax your mind before sleep.

      Chronic pain: How to treat and manage in young children

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      ​Discover how to use the 3P approach to manage chronic pain in a young child.

      Sex education for children: Why parents should talk to their children about sex

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      Learn why starting to talk to your child about sex when they are young and continuing that conversation as they get older is a good strategy.

      Information about vaping of nicotine

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      ​Nicotine and cannabis are the two most common substances that can be 'vaped'. Learn about the health effects of vaping nicotine.

      Stress and thinking

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      You can't always control what causes stress but you can control how you react to them. Learn how to become aware of your thoughts and how it can change the way you feel.

      Hemophilia and cigarette smoking

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      Teens living with hemophilia can learn why smoking is bad news for their health.

      Headache in children

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      Your child may have a headache for a number of different reasons. Find out what these are and what you can do to help alleviate the pain.

      Assessing toddlers and preschoolers (age one to four)

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      Learn about how pain is assessed in toddlers and preschoolers. At this age, children can usually indicate the amount, type, and location of pain.

      Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID): Treatment options

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      Learn how ARFID can be treated in hospital and at home.

      Substance use and substance use disorder: Overview

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      Find out which substances teens use most often, and why, and what to do if you are concerned about your teen’s substance use.

      Anaphylaxis: How to recognize and respond to a severe allergic reaction

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      Anaphylaxis is a severe reaction to an allergen. Learn how to prevent and identify anaphylaxis and how to respond when someone has an anaphlactic reaction.

      Sleep tips: How to help your teen get a good night's sleep

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      Use this video to help your child or teen learn about and develop a bedtime ritual so they can fall asleep more easily.

      Ostomy: Day-to-day activities for adolescents (ages 12+ years)

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      Learn how an ostomy impacts your teen's day-to-day activities and about the considerations for protecting their stoma and ostomy pouch.

      Special considerations for radiation therapy

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      There are many things that need to be considered when having radiation therapy. Find out some important things to think about during treatment as well as after radiation therapy is complete.

      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.

      Cancer and your lifestyle

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      Listen to what other teens have to say about the impact of cancer on lifestyle and making healthy choices now and in the future.

      Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

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      Find information about buying, installing and maintaining smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home to keep your family safe.

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