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Becoming a better communicator

Communication skills are something you can constantly improve on. Find out how you can become a better communicator.

Hemophilia: Accessing emergency care

Teens living with hemophilia can learn helpful tips on how to access care in case of an emergency.

Self-monitoring: Recognizing symptoms and side effects

Learn what self-monitoring means, why it is important during treatment and how you can practice it.

Talking to kids about serious illness

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.

Sickle cell disease and problem solving: Identify the problem

The first step to problem solving is identifying the problem. This page offers tips to help you recognize when there is a problem and then identify the problem as clearly as possible.

What causes cancer?

Hemophilia and finding quality information

Teens learn how to find accurate information about hemophilia.

Curiosity: How to nurture the urge to know more

​Curiosity is the most powerful ingredient in learning. Find tips on how to nurture curiosity in your child.

Becoming aware of your thoughts

Hepatitis C

World Hepatitis Day is July 28. Learn about hepatitis C, a virus that affects the liver, and find out how to live with the disease as a teen.

Sexuality and cancer (ages 14 and up)

Sexuality is a healthy and normal part of life. Find out what sexuality is, how it is impacted by cancer and what you need to know to make safer choices about sex.

What is stress?

Learn about stress and how it affects the body. Also learn the differences between good stress and bad stress.

Taking part in decisions when you have cancer

When you're diagnosed with cancer, it may feel like your parents, caregivers and health-care team are making all of the decisions for you. Read about how you can be more involved in decisions that affect you and your health.

Sickle cell disease and problem solving: Evaluate your options

Step 3 of the Bright IDEAS system is to evaluate the options you listed in the previous step. Learn how to evaluate and rank your options to help you choose the best solution for your situation.

Coping with a JIA diagnosis

You may feel a range of emotions after being diagnosed with JIA. Discover some strategies to help you cope with JIA.

Scoliosis surgery: How did other teens decide?

Watch video interviews with teens that have had surgery for their scoliosis. Learn about their reasons for deciding to have scoliosis surgery.

What to expect during a sexual and reproductive health appointment

​If you’re sexually active, or thinking about it, find out what you need to know to prepare for an appointment with your primary care provider.

Sickle cell disease: Positive and negative approaches to problem solving

Learn about positive and negative approaches to problem solving and the possible outcomes of each approach.

Hemophilia: Understanding prophylaxis

Learn why preventing bleeds is the best way to manage hemophilia.

Common types of vaccines

Vaccines help to protect you against many different diseases. Learn about different vaccines and how to keep track of which vaccines you have had.

Sexuality and cancer (ages 12 and 13)

Learn about sexuality and how it can be impacted by a cancer diagnosis and treatment. You can also find information on making safer choices about sex.

The future of scoliosis

Find out what researchers are exploring as possible treatments and preventative techniques for scoliosis, including genetic testing.

Your boyfriend or girlfriend

Learn some tips for communicating and coping with your boyfriend or girlfriend's reaction to the news that you need to have scoliosis surgery.

Hepatitis B: Information for children

Information for children with hepatitis B, including what it is and how to live a healthy lifestyle with the virus.