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Kids on Bullying

2:19; Ages 4–8

Hear from other kids about what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and why someone might bully.

Facial difference: Confronting the challenges of bullying

When children have facial differences, they may be more likely to experience bullying than their peers. As a parent, you can help your child confront these challenges.

Dealing with bullying

Staying connected before, during and after a school absence

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.

Bullying

Find out what the different types of bullying look like and what do if your child is being bullied or if they are the bully.

What teens need to know about bullying

Find out what the different types of bullying look like and what to do if you’re being bullied or if someone you know is being bullied.

Dealing with teasing and bullying after a transplant

Sickle cell disease: Making a plan for school

Learn about some of the accommodations that may be available to make school more comfortable for your teen with sickle cell disease. Also find tips for communicating your teen's needs to their teachers.

ADHD: Signs and symptoms

Discover the main signs and symptoms of ADHD in school-aged children and teens.

Navigating the school environment with celiac disease

Find tips for communicating and collaborating with educators and school staff to create an inclusive and safe learning environment for your child with celiac disease.

Cyberbullying

​Cyberbullying happens through the internet, texting or social media. Learn about what it looks like and what you can do for your child.

Returning to school after transplant surgery

Sickle cell disease: Information for teachers

An easy-to-understand overview of sickle cell disease for teachers.

Psychological therapy and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Behavioural disorders: Signs and symptoms

Learn about the main symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder.

Epilepsy at school

School is a large part of every child’s life. Along with engaging in academic learning, children learn how to communicate, interact and socialize with their teachers and peers at school. Read how to help make a positive learning experience for your child.

Eczema: School and activities

Learn how to help your child with eczema (atopic dermatitis) at school, with physical activities and swimming.

Morphea of the face

Learn about morphea of the face, a rare condition in which skin on the face becomes hard and tight due to excess collagen deposition. Learn about symptoms, treatments and long-term outcomes in children.

School and leukemia

Learn about education options for your child during their leukemia treatment and how to handle their transition back into school.

Talking to teachers about your transplant

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML): In the hospital

Learn how to help your child get used to staying in the hospital.

Morphea

Morphea (localized scleroderma) is a rare skin condition that causes hard, thickened patches due to excess collagen. Learn about symptoms, treatment and outcomes in children.

Sickle cell disease: Communicating with health-care providers, teachers and other school staff

Learn strategies to help improve your communication with your teen's health-care providers, teachers and other school staff.