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      Talking to your teen

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

      Talking to your child about illness

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      Learn helpful tips when talking to your child about illness.

      Talking to your parents/caregivers about cancer

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      Talking to your parents when you're a teenager can be difficult enough without having a cancer diagnosis. Find out some tips that can help you talk to your parents about cancer, ask for help and also ask for more space when you need it.

      Talking to kids about serious illness

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      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.

      How to talk to your child about COVID-19

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      Parents and caregivers play an important role in making sure their children receive honest and accurate information during the COVID-19 pandemic.

      Talking with your health-care team

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      Your health-care team is there to support you and answer any questions you might have. Find out how much you should share with them, how to talk to your team on your own and what to do if they can't answer your questions.

      Talking with your doctor about your child

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      Parents with a sick child need open communication with the health-care team. Learn tips when talking with the doctor about your child.

      Coping with a life-threatening illness

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      Coping with a life-threatening illness, such as cancer, can be stressful and scary. Read about why it's ok to be afraid and also why it's ok to think about dying.

      Talking to others about hemophilia

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      Learn tips on how to talk to your friends about hemophilia.

      Functional endoscopic sinus surgery

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      Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is a procedure that uses a thin telescope to open the pathways of the sinuses and clear blockages. Learn more about the surgery and how to care for your child at home.

      Sex education for children: Eight tips for parents

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      Having 'the talk' isn't always easy. Find advice for parents and caregivers on talking to their kids about sex and reproduction.

      Burn injuries: Helping families cope

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      Learn how to cope with emotional, social and financial stress as a family when your child has a burn injury.

      Talking to your teacher about your juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Sickle cell disease: Talking to your health-care team

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      Learn how to get the most out of your appointments with your health-care team.

      Talking to your child about their heart condition

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      Children are not always ready to talk about their condition when you are. Look for signs for when your child might be ready to talk.

      Coping with emotions when your child has cancer

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      Learn strategies to help you cope with your emotions while taking care of your child with cancer.

      How to support your child after a dog bite

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      When a child experiences a dog bite it can impact them and their families. Find out what to expect after a dog bite and how to support your child.

      Suicide and self-harm: Helping your child understand difficult emotions

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      Find out how to reduce the risk of suicide and self-harm by helping your child cope with difficult and overwhelming emotions.

      Nasal polypectomy: Removing nasal polyps

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      Nasal polyps are growths in the nose that impair breathing. Learn about nasal polypectomy, the surgical removal of nasal polyps and recovery after surgery.

      Communicating with your healthcare team after a liver transplant

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      Communicating with your healthcare team after a kidney transplant

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      Talking to your employer about cancer

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      While you don't have to tell anyone at work about your cancer diagnosis and treatment, it may be beneficial to do so. Learn about how to manage your employment when you've been diagnosed with cancer.

      Caring for yourself when you have a child with a brain tumour

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      Find out how caring for a child with a serious illness can impact the relationship between parents and other family members, and how to support yourself when caring for others.

      Impact of cancer on your family

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      Learn about the impact your child's cancer diagnosis can have on your family, and some strategies that can help your family cope.

      G/GJ tubes: Permanent feeding tube removal

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      Learn how to remove the feeding tube at home, if appropriate, and care for your child's tract after the permanent feeding tube removal.

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