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Immunosuppression: Protecting children with weak immune systems

If your child has a weak immune system learn how to protect them against infection.

Food poisoning: Protecting your family

Food poisoning occurs when bacteria, parasites and viruses grow on food. Prevent food poisoning with these tips on handling and storing food properly.

The impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on parents

Learn strategies to cope with the stress and worry of having a child or teenager with JIA.

Ostomy: Day-to-day activities for babies from birth to 12 months

Learn how an ostomy impacts your baby's day-to-day activities and about considerations for protecting the stoma and ostomy pouch.

Staying safe in the sun

Sun: Protecting your child's skin

Learn how choosing the correct sunscreen and wearing proper clothing can help to protect your child's skin from the sun.

Ostomy: Day-to-day activities for children aged 1–11 years

Learn how an ostomy impacts your child's day-to-day activities and about considerations for protecting the stoma and ostomy pouch.

Impact of cancer on your family

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

Sex and relationships after a transplant

Suicide risk in children and teens: Signs and symptoms

​Learn about the range of signs that a child might be at risk of attempting suicide.

Hemophilia and sex

Information and tips on sex for teens living with hemophilia.

Getting through the teen years and cancer

Find information to help promote independence in your teenager while continuing to help them manage their cancer treatment.

Suicide in children and teens: Overview

Suicide can result from many factors. Find out about the leading causes.

The impact of cancer on extended family

Members of your extended family, such as aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents are also affected by your teen’s cancer. They are likely experiencing similar feelings to yours. Access to accurate information and frequent updates can help your extended family cope.

Burn injuries: Helping families cope

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

131I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG) therapy for high-risk neuroblastoma

131I-MIBG is a radioactive therapy used to treat high-risk neuroblastoma. Learn how to prepare for the treatment and care for your child after MIBG therapy. Also learn about potential side effects and complications and when to seek medical attention.

Common concerns about kidney transplant surgery

Chronic pain: How to assess in young children

Discover the signs of chronic pain in a young child and how chronic pain is assessed in medical settings.

Sun safety

Learn about choosing the correct sunscreen, wearing proper clothing and drinking enough fluids to stay safe in the sun.

Food safety basics

Learn how to prepare, store and cook food safely to minimize the risk of illness.

Chronic pain: How to assess in teens

​Find out how to recognize the signs of chronic pain at home and how chronic pain is assessed in medical settings.

Preventing burns: Winter safety

This page gives advice on how to prevent your child from getting a burn during the winter.

Assessing cancer-related pain in children

Discover the signs of cancer-related pain in children and how cancer-related pain is assessed by the health-care team.

Coping with your family and others

When a child goes through scoliosis surgery, the whole family is affected in many ways. Suggestions for coping with family during this stressful time.

Missing Your Friends

Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel discuss how they feel when they miss their friends and that even if your friends and family are far away, they are always in your heart. How do you connect with family and friends who are far away?