Learn about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and what you can do to help your child at home and at school.
Discover the main signs and symptoms of ADHD in school-aged children and teens.
Discover the main features and causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which affects one in 20 children.
Find out how structure, consistency and clear communication can help you support a child with ADHD symptoms.
Find out how medications can work with behavioural treatment to help a child with ADHD symptoms.
Find out how to work with your child's school to support your child with ADHD.
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.
Starting school is a landmark in a young child's life. Learn about the typical physical, emotional and communication milestones for school-age children and how to handle issues such as bullying, bladder control and sleep problems.
Even before your child starts school, they may already be in an organized daycare setting. Discover how to handle common pre-school toilet training, discipline and health issues and continue supporting your child’s development.
Learn about how acute myeloid leukemia (AML) develops and what factors may affect the development of the disease.
Learn how to support a child with epilepsy who experiences some of the cognitive consequences associated with the condition.
Missing school because of an illness is not easy for children or their parents. Without daily contact with classmates and teachers, it can be hard for a child to keep in touch and feel connected with school.
Find resources on how to support your child's mental health and general well-being through physical activity, sleep and nutrition.
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.
Most parents of children living with epilepsy are concerned about aspects of their child’s behaviour. Varying behaviors can be expected from a child with epilepsy. Learn about causes of behavioural changes and how to manage them.
Practical tips for parents to nurture spatial reasoning skills in their child.
Read about ways to help a child improve their visual-motor skills.
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common childhood cancer. Learn about how this cancer develops and what factors may affect the development of the disease.
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.
Learn about CYP2D6, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to certain medications.
Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel share tips to help us cope when we are in pain. Deep breathing, using a Hoberman sphere (breathing ball), is featured in this video.
Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.
In this edition: Child life specialist, Rachael, and Librarian, Brian, practice book stretching.
Learn about the causes of anxiety, how to tell if your child has an anxiety disorder and how best to respond.
Suicide can result from many factors. Find out about the leading causes.
