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Cyberbullying

​Cyberbullying happens through the internet, texting or social media. Learn about what it looks like and what you can do for your child.

What to know about cyberbullying

Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that uses the internet, texting and social media. Learn what cyberbullying looks like and what to do about it.

Cyberbullying: Talking to your children

Learn how to help your child use the computer safely and what to do if your child has been bullied, has bullied others or has seen cyberbullying.

Dealing with bullying

What teens need to know about bullying

Find out what the different types of bullying look like and what to do if you’re being bullied or if someone you know is being bullied.

Brain tumours and neurological examinations

An in-depth look at what is involved in a neurological exam as part of the medical diagnosis of a childhood brain tumour.

The cancer care team: Dietitian

A dietitian can help you with special food requirements during cancer treatment. Find out what else a dietitian does and why you will have one as part of your health-care team.

Hemophilia and setting goals

Teens living with hemophilia can learn why goal-setting is an important part of their self-care routine.

The cancer care team: Speech-language pathologist

Depending on your cancer treatment, you may need to see a speech-language pathologist. Find out what a speech-language pathologist does and why you may need one on your health-care team.

Bullying

Find out what the different types of bullying look like and what do if your child is being bullied or if they are the bully.

Assessing babies (from newborns to one year)

Read about pain assessment in babies (from newborns to one year olds). Both behavioral reactions and physical reactions to pain are assessed.

Interleukin-3

Your child needs to have the medicine called interleukin-3 as part of their cancer treatment. This information sheet explains what interleukin-3 does, how it is given, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they get this med

Behaviour rehearsal

Norwood procedure

The Norwood procedure is usually done as part of a series of surgeries to help the ventricle pump blood out to the body.

Regular appointments for cancer treatment

You will have many appointments with your health-care team as part of your treatment. Read about why it is so important to attend your regular appointments, even if you feel fine.

Helmets: How to get your child to wear one

A step-by-step guide for parents on how to fit a safety helmet and encourage a child to wear one.

Taking part in decisions when you have cancer

When you're diagnosed with cancer, it may feel like your parents, caregivers and health-care team are making all of the decisions for you. Read about how you can be more involved in decisions that affect you and your health.

When to worry about mathematics

Math skills are divided into different categories. Within these categories, here are some specific signs that your child may be having difficulty.

Focal impaired awareness seizures

Read about causes and symptoms of focal impaired awareness seizures and how they are treated.

Types of seizures

Find out how seizures are classified, or grouped together and how they may impact a child.

Mathematics: When to worry

Math skills are divided into different categories. Within these categories, learn about the specific signs that indicate your child may be having difficulty.

Stent insertion

When part of a major blood vessel becomes narrowed, a stent helps to widen the narrowed passage by supporting the walls of the blood vessel to keep it open.

The cancer care team: Occupational therapist

​An occupational therapist can help you with everyday tasks. Find out why you might need occupational therapy as part of your recovery.

Genetics of epilepsy

Find out how genetics play a part in many types of epilepsy.

Eye problems and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Take a detailed look at the types of eye conditions that can occur in young people with arthritis. These conditions include uveitis, cataracts and glaucoma. Learn about some of the potential treatments for these conditions.