Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.
Learn about the impact of emotions on problem solving and how to use positive self-statements to give you the best chance of solving problems successfully.
Puberty is a stage of development where your child's body starts to take on adult form. Learn about puberty in boys and how to talk to your son about puberty.
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.
Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and the first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.
Learn how a child's transplant can affect their siblings and how you can help them adjust.
When preparing to have scoliosis surgery, it is normal to experience a change in mood, or anxiety. Read about why they occur and tips for managing them.
Some teens may experience pain or numbness after scoliosis surgery. Find out how other teens recovering from scoliosis surgery feel about their pain.
Read about what other teenagers with scoliosis went through when they had surgery.
Learn what it means to give consent for sexual activity and what to consider when determining whether a sexual relationship is safe and appropriate.
Watch video interviews with teens that have had surgery for their scoliosis. Learn about their reasons for deciding to have scoliosis surgery.
Learn about positive and negative approaches to problem solving and the possible outcomes of each approach.
Read the story of 13-year-old Sara and how her meal plan with changing carbohydrate intakes works for her.
A three-sentence health summary is a short statement about your health history, treatment and concerns. Learn how to create your own three-sentence health summary.
Children with chronic health issues may be more likely to be bullied and also have parents that are overprotective. Learn what you can do to deal with these issues.
Learn helpful tips when talking to your child about illness.
Parents can find helpful resources on blood and marrow transplants.
Scoliosis surgery may result in a drastic change of your spine and posture. Read accounts of what it was like to adjust after having scoliosis surgery.
Find helpful resources and programs to support you, your child and your family during your child's cancer treatment.
Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.
