Click on icons to learn about the physical and behavioural symptoms of an anxiety disorder. Then, scroll down for things to try when feeling anxious.
Puberty is a stage of development where your child's body starts to take on adult form. Learn about puberty in girls and how to talk to your daughter about puberty.
Learn about the six main types of anxiety disorders and how long the associated signs and symptoms must exist before a diagnosis can be made.
Learn about the causes of anxiety, how to tell if your child has an anxiety disorder and how best to respond.
Discover the causes and rates of post-traumatic stress disorder in children and teens.
You may not always know what is causing your stress and anxiety. Find out about some common stressors and how they can change over time.
Discover how physical activity can improve your child's physical health, brain function and mood.
It's important that you communicate with your health-care team and your family about how you're feeling and what you're thinking during cancer treatment. Learn more about why communication is important and how to becoem a better communicator.
As your child enters the pre-teen years, they have more opportunities to express their independence. Find out how to support their mental health, prepare for puberty and handle influences from the media.
Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety in children and teens.
Read about social and emotional development in a baby’s first year of life.
Discover the main signs and symptoms of ADHD in school-aged children and teens.
Most scoliosis research focuses on girls. Read about the similarities and differences between boys and girls in their experiences with scoliosis.
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.
Learn how to cope when your child has been diagnosed with and treated for developmental dysplasia of the hip and find resources and supports to help you and your family.
Find out how anorexia nervosa can occur and who is most likely to be affected by it.
When you have a child who has cancer, it is normal for you to feel sad or worry. For some people this may develop into depression or anxiety.
Once you know how to recognize when you're feeling stress or anxiety you can learn how to manage it. Find out what you can do to reduce stress, what to avoid and what to do when stress and anxiety are too much.
Learn what a related donor, including sibling donors, experiences before the blood and marrow transplant.
Learn the signs and causes of recurrent abdominal pain and when to get medical help.
Homesickness is something that many children feel when they leave home for a period of time. Learn more about how to help your child cope with homesickness and how to prepare for a trip or overnight stay in a new environment.
The teen years can be challenging for your child, and for you. Learn how you can guide your teenager to follow nutrition guidelines, develop good sleep habits, manage their mental health and make safe lifestyle decisions.
Find out the main factors contributing to OCD, its key features, and what you can do to help your child.
