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

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.

Getting through the teen years and cancer

Find information to help promote independence in your teenager while continuing to help them manage their cancer treatment.

Getting through the teen years

This page contains information to help parents cope with their increasingly independent teen.

Vincristine

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

Relationship with your partner when your child has cancer

It can be very common for parents to experience increased difficulties in their relationships with partners or spouses when their child has cancer. Read about how you and your partner can cope separately and together.

Sex education for children: Eight tips for parents

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

Managing daily tasks when your child has cancer

Learn strategies to help you manage daily tasks inbetween caring for your child with cancer.

Setting up a communication system when your child has cancer

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.

Negative coping when you are under stress

Negative coping includes the use of alcohol, drugs, overeating and other risky or aggressive behaviours to cope with stress or anxiety. Find out what you can do to avoid these behaviours or seek support for negative coping.

Separation from their peers when your child has cancer

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.

Heart catheterization: Getting ready for the procedure

Heart catheterization is a test that is done to see how well blood is moving through the heart. Read how to prepare your child for heart catheterization.

Heart conditions and complementary and alternative therapies

Learn about complementary and alternative therapies and what to consider before you try them.

Growing independence for children with heart disease

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

Heart tumours

Learn about heart tumours in children, and how they are diagnosed. Both the most common types of benign and malignant tumours are discussed.

How respiratory therapists help children with congenital heart conditions

A respiratory therapist (RT) is a health professional specially trained to help patients with breathing disorders. An RT will help care for your child after heart surgery.

Grief and bereavement

Losing a child is one of the most difficult losses a person can go through. This page describes common reactions to grief and available supports. 

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)

Learn about hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). This condition involves the left side of the heart being underdeveloped, and is extremely serious.

Hybrid procedure

The hybrid procedure is sometimes done instead of the Norwood procedure. A heart surgeon and an interventional cardiologist do the procedure.

Heart conditions resources

Books and websites with information about heart conditions in children.

Arthritis associations

This page provides information about leading arthritis organizations in Canada.

Topiramate

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

Learning more about your teenager's cancer

Learning more about your teenager’s cancer and about how to help your teen cope and thrive despite it, is one way to help reduce your stress and worries. Having some knowledge may help you feel like you have more control.

JIA resources

Caring for yourself when your child has cancer

In order to help the people you love, and meet life’s many obligations, you need to take care of yourself. Ignoring your needs can make you become more irritable, negative, short-tempered or resentful.

Cancer programs and resources

Find helpful resources and programs to support you, your child and your family during your child's cancer treatment.