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Coping with a brain tumour and its treatment

Read about how caregivers can cope when a child's brain tumour diagnosis and the effects of treatment.

Development of attachment

Learn how a baby's system of attachment develops over the first year of life. Attachment will solidify as a baby's memory develops.

Transplant: Impact on parents and caregivers

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Find out how you can manage the various pressures that a child’s transplant can put on parents and caregivers.

Taking part in decisions when you have cancer

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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.

Nursing shift handover and the handover invite

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Nursing shift handover meetings happen twice each day. They happen at the bedside of each patient and allow the incoming and outgoing nurses to share information. Parents, caregivers and patients are encouraged to be part of these meetings.

CARD for parents and caregivers

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The CARD system provides groups of strategies that can be used before and during vaccination to make the experience a more positive one for you and your child.

Talking to your parents/caregivers about cancer

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Talking to your parents when you're a teenager can be difficult enough without having a cancer diagnosis. Find out some tips that can help you talk to your parents about cancer, ask for help and also ask for more space when you need it.

Developmental dysplasia of the hip: Tips, tricks and messages from caregivers

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Read about some of the tips, tricks and messages other caregivers have for parents and caregivers who are new to managing developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).

How the iCanCope with Sickle Cell Pain program works

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This program is for teens aged 12 to 18 and their caregivers. It is designed to help teens learn how to better manage and live with sickle cell pain.

Caring for yourself when you have a child with a brain tumour

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Find out how caring for a child with a serious illness can impact the relationship between parents and other family members, and how to support yourself when caring for others.

COVID-19: Frequently asked questions

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Find answers to some of the common questions and concerns that caregivers have and some suggestions on how to cope with them.

Tips for language development at 18 months

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Information and tips to help parents and caregivers develop their child’s language at 18 months of age.

Consent, capacity and confidentiality

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Watch this video to learn about the importance of consent, capacity and confidentiality in health care and what your rights are as a patient.

Cancer treatments and support therapies

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Chemotherapy isn't the only treatment available for cancer. Learn about the different types of treatments for cancer including radiation and surgery, and how other teens have coped with their treatments.

How to prepare as a caregiver for your child’s surgery

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Parents/caregivers may experience a lot of emotions when they learn their child needs surgery. Learn strategies to help you prepare yourself before the surgery so that you can better support your child.

Living with leukemia

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Learn about the challenges children being treated for leukemia face and how their diagnoses can also affect their siblings, parents and caregivers.

Knowing your rights in a health-care setting

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Learn about your rights when it comes to making your own health-care decisions and your right to privacy.

131I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG) therapy: Acting as a family caregiver in the hospital

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Learn about your roles and responsibilities as a family caregiver, what you should bring and the radiation safety guidelines for when your child is receiving 131I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG) therapy.

Impact of cancer

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Learn about the different ways cancer will impact you and your teenager, and how other parents have coped when their child is diagnosed.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): How to help your child

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Learn how to avoid contributing to your child's OCD symptoms and to use limits, consistency and praise to improve symptoms over time.

How to talk to your child about COVID-19

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Parents and caregivers play an important role in making sure their children receive honest and accurate information during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Helping families cope following a traumatic injury

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Find out how you can manage your own health while caring for your family after your child experiences a traumatic injury.

Organization tips for caregivers of a child with complex medical needs

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Taking care of a medically complex child can be a daunting task. Staying organized may help to make your life easier.

Menstrual suppression

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Menstrual suppression uses medications to make periods more manageable. The following decision aid will help you learn about the options available for menstrual suppression and identify the options that may be best for your child or teen.

Managing your finances

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Learning to manage your own finances can be both exciting and overwhelming. This page contains some helpful hints about managing your finances.