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Self-esteem

Learn about self-esteem and how to improve the way you feel about your value and self-worth.

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.

Self-image and cancer treatment

Cancer can change the way your body looks and the way you feel about it. Read about ways that may help you cope with changes in how you feel about your body.

Self-efficacy in children

​​Learn why self-efficacy is important for academic success and well-being in children.

Teenagers with diabetes

Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.

Brain tumours and self-image

Find out how your child's self-esteem may be affected by changes in appearance resulting from brain tumour treatment.

Body image, self-esteem and cancer

Learn about how your teenager's body image and self-esteem can be affected by cancer and treatment and the resources available to help them cope with any issues.

Promoting self-esteem in children

Self-esteem is how we feel about our abilities and strengths, including our ability to overcome challenges.

Self-monitoring after cancer treatment

Even after cancer treatment has ended, it is important to continue self-monitoring for symptoms. Find out why this is important and why you should continue to attend all follow-up appointments.

Growing independence for children with heart disease

Learn about encouraging self-care in children with congenital heart disease.

Arthritis associations

Epilepsy: An overview

An overview of seizures and epilepsy, with information about treatment options.

Self-harm in children and teens: Overview

A child or teen may turn to self-harm as a way of responding to distress. Find out about the main causes and coping methods.

Arthritis associations

This page provides information about leading arthritis organizations in Canada.

Scoliosis: Cons of having or not having surgery

Read about some of the disadvantages of having surgery to correct scoliosis, as well as some of the disadvantages of not having surgery.

Coping with a brain tumour and its treatment

Read about how caregivers can cope when a child's brain tumour diagnosis and the effects of treatment.

How do I self-monitor for late effects of cancer treatment?

Learn practical tips to help you self-monitor for late effects of cancer treatments and answers to some commonly asked questions.

Self-monitoring: Recognizing symptoms and side effects

Learn what self-monitoring means, why it is important during treatment and how you can practice it.

Self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (SeLECTS)

Read about the symptoms of self-limited epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (SeLECTS) as well as treatments and long-term outlook.

Late effects of cancer treatment

Late effects of cancer treatment may occur months or years after treatment has finished. Learn about the types of late effects, how to minimize your risk and where to find more information.

Blood and marrow transplant and self-care

Learn the importance of self-care after your child survives a blood and marrow transplant.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia is the most common type of leukemia in teenagers and young children. Learn about the different types of ALL and possible symptoms.

Types of ketogenic diet therapies for epilepsy

Learn about the four different ketogenic diet therapies for childhood epilepsy, which may be tried when medication has failed to control seizures and surgery is not an option.

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Intramedullary nail

Find out how a motorized intramedullary nail helps lengthen your child's limb.

Learning more about your teenager's cancer

Learning more about your teenager’s cancer and about how to help your teen cope and thrive despite it, is one way to help reduce your stress and worries. Having some knowledge may help you feel like you have more control.