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When brain tumours and treatment affect learning

Learn about the impact that brain tumours, surgery and treatment, may have on your child's ability to learn.

Growth and stature of children with heart disease

Learn about how growth and stature are affected by congenital heart disease.

Infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with diabetes

Find out what to expect when your infant, toddler or preschooler has diabetes, and what you need to know to manage it.

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.

Potential late effects of acute myeloid leukemia treatment

Learn about long-term and late effects from acute myeloid leukemia (AML) treatment.

Social and emotional development in toddlers and preschool-age children

As a toddler, and during pre-school age, your child continues to grow socially and emotionally. Find out more about this developmental phase, and whether your child is on track to achieving specific milestones.

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.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 36 month visit

Recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies at 36 months old who are patients in the neonatal developmental follow-up clinic.

Cancer research and your teenager

Learn about ongoing cancer research and your teenager's role in research and clinical trials.

Talking to kids about serious illness

Learn about how to talk to your child about serious illness and how to answer some of the common questions and concerns they may have.

Stressed adults and anxious young children: Supporting infants, toddlers and preschoolers through COVID-19

Changes in routine can cause stress and anxiety in infants, toddlers and preschoolers. How young children express their stress can be challenging for parents and caregivers, and when they are also stressed it may be more difficult for them to meet the physical, mental and emotional needs of their children.

Talking to your teen

Talking with your teenager can be difficult and even stressful at times. However, having effective communication skills can help ease that stress.

Brain tumours: Life after treatment

Important information on some of the side effects that your child may experience from brain tumour therapy.

Acute pain: How to treat and manage in infants and toddlers

​Pain treatment involves a mix of psychological, physical and pharmacological (medication) strategies. Learn more about the 3Ps for acute pain.

Acute pain: How to treat and manage in young children

Find out how you can use the 3P approach to support your child in acute pain.

Neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up recommendations: 18 month visit

Recommendations to encourage neurodevelopment in babies at 18 months old who have spent time in the neonatal neurodevelopment follow-up clinic.

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.

Potential late effects of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treatment

Learn about long-term and late effects from acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) treatment.

School-aged children with diabetes

Learn about sharing responsibility for diabetes care with your school-aged child, and the impact diabetes management will have on them.

Talking to teachers about your transplant

Other issues related to chemotherapy

Chemotherapy can cause many different issues in addition to hair loss and making you feel sick. Find out about other issues related to chemotherapy and how to manage them.

Looking ahead for leukemia survivors

Learn what to expect after your child with leukemia goes into remission.

Types of community health services

There are many different types of community health services that are available to help you and your child.

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.