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      Helping your teen share personal information, come out and deal with being outed

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

      Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

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      Your child needs to take a medicine that belongs to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). This information sheet explains what SSRI's do, how to give them, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take these medicines.

      Thioguanine

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called thioguanine. This information sheet explains what thioguanine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.

      Sleep tips: How to help your teen get a good night's sleep

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      Use this video to help your child or teen learn about and develop a bedtime ritual so they can fall asleep more easily.

      Tattoos

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      Learn about the considerations for talking to your teen about tattoos, including how to identify a trusted tattoo studio and the potential complications of tattooing.

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

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      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.

      The balancing act

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

      Sex education for children: Eight tips for parents

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

      Setting up a communication system when your child has cancer

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      A communication system keeps friends and family aware of what is happening, without you needing to contact everyone yourself. Find out how you can set up a communication system when your child is being treated for cancer.

      Separation from their peers when your child has cancer

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      Your teenager's friends can be an invaluable source of support for them during their cancer treatment. Find out how to encourage your child to stay in touch with their peers while in treatment.

      Mycophenolate

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called mycophenolate. This information sheet explains what mycophenolate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease

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      Your child needs to take a medicine called hydroxyurea. This information sheet explains what hydroxyurea does and how it is given to your child. It also explains what side effects, or problems, your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Cyclosporine

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called cyclosporine. This information sheet explains what cyclosporine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Octreotide injection for hyperinsulinemia

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called octreotide. This information sheet explains what octreotide does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Pamidronate

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called pamidronate. This information sheet explains what pamidronate does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Omeprazole

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called omeprazole. This information sheet explains what omeprazole does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Nifedipine

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called nifedipine. This information sheet explains what nifedipine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Nitrazepam

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called nitrazepam. This information sheet explains what nitrazepam does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Palivizumab

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called palivizumab. This information sheet explains what palivizumab does, how to give it, and what side effects, or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Paraldehyde

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      Your child needs to be given a medicine called paraldehyde. This information sheet explains what paraldehyde does and how it will be given to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they are given paraldehyd

      Desmopressin

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called desmopressin. This information sheet explains what desmopressin does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Irinotecan

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called irinotecan. This information sheet explains what irinotecan does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when he takes this medicine.

      Beclomethasone for inhalation

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called beclomethasone. This information sheet explains what beclomethasone does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Fluoxetine

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called fluoxetine. This information sheet explains what fluoxetine does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

      Carmustine

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      Your child needs to take the medicine called carmustine. This information sheet explains what carmustine does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

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