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Dealing with bullying

Growing independence for children with heart disease

Learn about encouraging self-care in children with congenital heart disease.

Coping with your family and others

When a child goes through scoliosis surgery, the whole family is affected in many ways. Suggestions for coping with family during this stressful time.

Your emotions: In the hospital

Immediately following scoliosis surgery, you may feel irritable and frustrated. Read about why you may feel this way, and tips for dealing with it.

Talking to your parents/caregivers about cancer

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.

The cancer care team: Social worker

A social worker can help you and your family manage your social and emotional needs during cancer treatment. Find out when you or your family would talk to a social worker and why.

Talking with your health-care team

Your health-care team is there to support you and answer any questions you might have. Find out how much you should share with them, how to talk to your team on your own and what to do if they can't answer your questions.

Behaviour changes in children

Parents can learn helpful tips on how to manage behaviour changes in children who are ill.

What teens need to know about bullying

Find out what the different types of bullying look like and what to do if you’re being bullied or if someone you know is being bullied.

Making a decision about treatment for a child with a heart condition

Learn about some of the issues involved in making a decision about treatment for your child with a heart condition.

Managing concerns about a teen's wellbeing

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.

The balancing act

This page describes how to balance helping your teenager while being respectful of their abilities and independence.

Your kidney transplant team

Find out who will be a part of your transplant team and their roles in your care throughout the transplant process.

Talking to your teen

Talking with your teenager can be difficult and even stressful at times. However, having effective communication skills can help ease that stress.

Coping with epilepsy as a family

Siblings may receive less attention at times because the needs of a child with epilepsy take over. Helping siblings cope is an important aspect of family life as well.

Dealing with teasing and bullying after a transplant

Cancer and treatment: Resources and support groups

Discover online and community resources and support groups that can help you adjust to life after treatment and cope with any changes you feel or experience.

Sharing personal information, coming out and being outed

It's up to you who you talk to about your personal information and what details you choose to share. Find out tips to help you talk to others about sensitive topics and what to do when others share your personal information without your consent.

Coping with a life-threatening illness

Coping with a life-threatening illness, such as cancer, can be stressful and scary. Read about why it's ok to be afraid and also why it's ok to think about dying.

Nutrition and feeding consultants for patients with congenital heart disease

Read about various nutrition and feeding consultants, such as dietitians and lactation consultants, who work to ensure that babies and children with heart conditions receive proper nutrition.

Getting the most from your support system after a transplant

Teens, parents, surgeons... who's thinking what?

There are a number of concerns that arise around scoliosis. Find out how these different concerns rank among the patients, their families and their surgeons.

Trauma: Treatment and coping methods

Learn about the different treatment options for coping with trauma including psychotherapy, medication and coping mechanisms.

Returning to school after scoliosis surgery

School mates may not understand your scoliosis surgery, and may overreact. Learn tips for communicating with them, as well as preparing for school absences.

Living with a chronic condition: Overview

​Find out how a chronic condition affects your child's mental health and how to help them adjust to a recent diagnosis.