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      Puberty in boys

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      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.

      Adrian's scoliosis story

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      Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

      Sickle cell disease and communication during adolescence

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      With adolescence often come new communication challenges for parents and caregivers. Learn about some of the barriers to good communication and how to overcome them.

      Meal planning with consistent carbohydrate intakes

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      Read the story of 12-year-old Pino and how his meal plan with consistent carbohydrate intakes works for him.

      Sickle cell disease: Challenges and how to overcome them

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      You and your teen may face setbacks when using the skills you have learned from the program. Learn some of the common reasons for setbacks and find tips to help you prevent or address setbacks.

      Michelle's scoliosis story

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      Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and the first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

      Staying active when you have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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      Your emotions: At home after scoliosis surgery

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      When it is time to go home following your scoliosis surgery you may feel nervous or afraid. Learn about some coping techniques that may help you.

      Transplant: Impact on siblings

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      Learn how a child's transplant can affect their siblings and how you can help them adjust.

      Sickle cell disease: Reducing negative thoughts and increasing positive thoughts

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      Learn how to replace negative thoughts with more positive thoughts to help reduce stress, tension and pain.

      Infantile spasms

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      Learn about infantile spasms, a type of epilepsy. Learn how infantile spasms are diagnosed and treated, and who can help you and your baby.

      Self-efficacy in children

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      ​​Learn why self-efficacy is important for academic success and well-being in children.

      Sickle cell disease and problem solving: Identify the problem

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      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.

      Kimberly's scoliosis story

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      Read about the experiences of teenagers who have had scoliosis surgery and their first hand accounts of their fears, relationships, and recovery.

      Samantha's scoliosis story

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      Read about what other teenagers with scoliosis went through when they had surgery.

      Sickle cell disease: Emotions and problem solving

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      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.

      Newborn circumcision: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

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      Learn how to take care of your newborn son after he is circumcised.

      Your emotions: Before scoliosis surgery

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      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.

      Deciding about epilepsy surgery: Points to consider

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      Learn some important things to keep in mind when making a decision about epilepsy surgery, such as surgery goals, risks and possible complications.

      Your incision scar, numbness, and pain

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      Some teens may experience pain or numbness after scoliosis surgery. Find out how other teens recovering from scoliosis surgery feel about their pain.

      Birth control and pregnancy

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      Stress and thinking

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      You can't always control what causes stress but you can control how you react to them. Learn how to become aware of your thoughts and how it can change the way you feel.

      Using gender-inclusive language

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      No matter how others identify, it is important to respect the words people use to describe themselves. Learn tips about how to be more gender-inclusive and use gender-neutral language.

      Your three-sentence health summary

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      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.

      How to become more resilient

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      Find out what mindfulness is, how it can help you to build resilience and lower your stress levels, and different methods to practise mindfulness everyday.

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