Learn about the impact of emotions on problem solving and how to use positive self-statements to give you the best chance of solving problems successfully.
In-depth information concerning the nature of neuropsychological assessments and whether your child should undergo one.
Learn about positive and negative approaches to problem solving and the possible outcomes of each approach.
Facing challenges related to sickle cell disease in addition to managing everyday problems can feel overwhelming. Find out how learning problem-solving skills can help you feel more in control.
Step 2 of the Bright IDEAS system for problem solving is to define your options. Find tips for creating a list of possible solutions and learn how to rate each of your options.
The first step to problem solving is identifying the problem. This page offers tips to help you recognize when there is a problem and then identify the problem as clearly as possible.
Discover how you can help your child set healthy screen time limits and stay safe online.
Learn how a neuropsychological assessment is done and how it helps your child's epilepsy team plan your child's treatment.
Children with phenylketonuria (PKU) need to learn how to balance everyday life and health care. Learn ways to encourage your child to manage their PKU.
During the school-age years, your child will demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for learning. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.
Learn about play for preschoolers staying in the hospital.
Learn about how pain is assessed in toddlers and preschoolers. At this age, children can usually indicate the amount, type, and location of pain.
Find out what screen time is, how much time you should be spending online and how too much screen time can impact your mental health.
Learn what creativity is, why it is important, and how you can help nurture creativity in your child at home.
Bone pain is one of the most challenging aspects of osteoporosis. Learn about the different ways that bone pain can be treated.
Learn about behavioural strategies such as biofeedback and CBT. These strategies can be used for effective pain management for children.
Learn how to support your child develop communications skills to discuss celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet, as well as advocate for their medical and dietary needs.
Learn techniques to help distract your child from, and manage, their pain in the hospital and at home.
Checking blood sugar levels is the best way to tell how well your child is balancing their insulin, sugar from food, and exercise. Learn how to monitor this.
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.
Understand and prevent the most common causes of choking.
Step 3 of the Bright IDEAS system is to evaluate the options you listed in the previous step. Learn how to evaluate and rank your options to help you choose the best solution for your situation.
Learn about how to talk to your child about how much pain they are feeling and some strategies to help them cope with pain.
Learn how to effectively foster and promote a secure attachment pattern between you and your baby or child. Also learn how to provide experiences that create trust by making your infant and child feel understood and comforted.
