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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.

Sleep: Benefits and recommended amounts for children

​Learn how sleep improves brain function and mental health and how much sleep your child needs each night.

Sleep problems and cancer

During cancer treatment, your sleep might be affected by noise when staying in the hospital, or because you are stressed or in pain. Learn about what happens when you don't get enough sleep and how to manage sleep problems.

Sleep and your mental health: Overview

Sleep is a very important part of your mental and physical health. Check out the guided meditations on this page to help you fall asleep.

Sickle cell disease: How much sleep are you getting?

Getting enough sleep is an important part of having healthy sleep habits and coping with pain. Find tips for creating a sleep schedule to help you get enough sleep.

Sleep and sickle cell disease

Learn about how long the average person should sleep, what happens when you sleep and why sleep is important.

Obstructive sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a condition that affects a child's breathing while they are sleeping. Learn about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis.

Getting enough sleep when you have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Myoclonic seizures

Read about causes and symptoms of myoclonic seizures and how they are treated.

Sleep problems and sickle cell disease

The most common sleep problem in teens and adults is insomnia (not being able to sleep). Learn more about what insomnia is and find out what causes it.

What causes seizures?

Learn about what causes seizures, the different types of seizures and what the concept of the seizure threshold means.

Chronic pain: Effective parenting for teens

​​​Find out how you can support the 3Ps of pain management with effective parenting strategies for your teen with chronic pain.

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.

Chronic pain: Effective parenting for older children

​​Find out how you can use effective parenting strategies to support the 3Ps of pain management for your older child with chronic pain.

Chronic pain: Effective parenting for young children

​Find out how you can use effective parenting strategies to support the 3Ps of pain management for your young child with chronic pain.

Sleep and mental health: Sorting out your sleep routine

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

Sickle cell disease: Tips for healthy sleep

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

Iron

Babies, children and adults all need iron to keep their bodies healthy. Discover sources of iron and how to get enough.

Status epilepticus

Read about the causes and symptoms of status epilepticus and how it is treated.

Healthy bodies during puberty

Eating healthy foods, being physically active and sleeping well are important parts of a healthy lifestyle. Read about tips for keeping healthy as you navigate puberty.

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

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

Fatigue from juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Learn about fatigue, a common problem associated with JIA, including its causes and how it may affect you in your day-to-day life.

Osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis is an infection of the bone. Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of osteomyelitis.

Physical methods to improve fatigue

Discover how to improve fatigue with daily exercise, saving your energy when you feel tired and getting a good night's sleep.

Sickle cell disease: Sleep restriction

Find out how to set up a new sleep schedule to help you spend more of your time in bed sleeping instead of tossing and turning.