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Substance use disorder: How to help

​Discover how to monitor your teen's substance use effectively and what to do if your teen has a substance use disorder.

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.

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 juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Phenylketonuria (PKU) transitions in the teenage years

Teenagers with phenylketonuria (PKU) face the unique challenge of balancing their health with their growing independence. Read about how you can support your teen with PKU.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Overview

Discover the causes and rates of post-traumatic stress disorder in children and teens.

Sex education for children: Eight tips for parents

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

JIA resources

E-cigarettes and vaping

Learn about e-cigarettes, how they work and who is using them. Also find information about the health risks associated with vaping.

Sexuality: What children should learn and when

This guide outlines what children can understand about sexuality and reproduction at different stages.

Getting through the teen years

This page contains information to help parents cope with their increasingly independent teen.

Sex and relationships after a transplant

Chronic pain: Effective parenting for teens

​​​Find out how you can support the 3Ps of pain management with effective parenting strategies for your teen with chronic pain.

Outcomes for premature babies

Learn about possible outcomes for premature babies.

Getting involved in your community

Learn about some of the ways you can get involved in your community with a health condition.

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.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

​Learn about the different types of sexually transmitted infections and when and how to talk to your child or teen about them.

Treatment for scoliosis

Find out what type of scoliosis treatment might be needed for particular types of curves with the resource centre created by the Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

Separate fact from fiction with up-to-date and accurate information on the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

Sex education for children: Why parents should talk to their children about sex

Learn why starting to talk to your child about sex when they are young and continuing that conversation as they get older is a good strategy.

Epilepsy: Sex and reproduction

Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.

The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Sickle cell disease: Alcohol, cigarettes and other recreational drugs

Learn about the general short- and longer-term effects of alcohol, cigarettes and recreational drugs and find out how these substances impact people with sickle cell disease.

Puberty in girls

Puberty is a stage of development where your child's body starts to take on adult form. Learn about puberty in girls and how to talk to your daughter about puberty.

Thrill-seeking and risky behaviour in teenagers

Find out how to help your teen to stay healthy and properly manage their diabetes as they learn to navigate adolescence.