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Adjusting to life off cancer treatment

Finishing cancer treatment is a major milestone, but it may take time to readjust to "normal" life. Read about adjusting to life off treatment.

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

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

Depression and depressive disorders

Transplant: Impact on family finances

Learn what you can do to try and minimize the impact of your child's chronic health issues on your family finances.

Encouraging healthy habits during and after cancer treatment

Encourage healthy habits in your teen during cancer treatment and after with these expert tips.

Sickle cell disease: Improving your sleep habits

Learn how sleep training and creating a nesting place for relaxing activities can help you fall asleep more easily.

Relaxation methods for sickle cell pain: Progressive muscle relaxation with tension

Sickle cell pain can cause you to sit, stand or move in uncomfortable ways that increase muscle tension, muscle weakness and pain. Find out how progressive muscle relaxation can help with this.

Sickle cell disease: Tips for healthy sleep

Discover seven tips to help you fall asleep and get the best sleep possible.

Off-road vehicle (ORV) and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety

Learn about the safety measures you and your family should consider before driving an off-road vehicle (ORV), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

Alcohol

Learn about alcohol and the associated health risks. Knowing the short- and long-term effects can help you make decisions about using alcohol.

Pacemaker: Caring for your child at home

A pacemaker is a small device that uses electrical impulses to control the speed and rhythm of your child's heartbeat. Learn how to care for your child with a pacemaker.

Elbow fracture

A half cast is used to help heal an elbow fracture. Learn about taking the cast off, and how to care for your child's arm once the cast is removed.

The financial impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

This page describes the financial impact your teen's JIA can have on the family.

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

Sleep brings many physical and mental benefits. Follow these tips to help your child fall asleep and stay asleep through the night.

Managing daily tasks when your child has cancer

Learn strategies to help you manage daily tasks inbetween caring for your child with cancer.

Impact of cancer on your family

Learn about the impact your child's cancer diagnosis can have on your family, and some strategies that can help your family cope.

The impact of cancer on extended family

Members of your extended family, such as aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents are also affected by your teen’s cancer. They are likely experiencing similar feelings to yours. Access to accurate information and frequent updates can help your extended family cope.

The impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on parents

Learn strategies to cope with the stress and worry of having a child or teenager with JIA.

Forearm fracture

A broken forearm requires six to eight weeks in a cast to heal. Read about follow-up appointments and care for your child's arm after the cast has been removed.

Prednisone: What to eat while you are taking prednisone

Information about what to eat to reduce the chances of side effects while taking prednisone.

Getting help when your child is in hospital

Coping with your child's illness as a parent means taking care of yourself. Learn practical stress relief approaches for parents.

Sickle cell disease and problem solving: Going through Steps 1 to 5

If you have completed the five steps of the Bright IDEAS system and are not satisfied with the result, you might need to go back and try Steps 1 to 5 again. Read through the case study for an example of what this can look like.

Newborn circumcision: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to take care of your newborn son after he is circumcised.

Transitioning to adult health care

Read about when you will need to transition to adult care, why this is necessary, and advice from other teens who have made the transition.

Myelogram: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to how to care for your child at home after a myelogram.