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Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): How it affects your child's life

Discover how OCD can impact a child's family, school life, and social life trajectory.

Physical activity and mental health: Types of physical activity

Take this quiz to find out what type of exercise or activity is right for you based on your exercise preferences.

Child's daily routine after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn about your child's daily routine at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.

The effect of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on a child's health

This page describes the common symptoms of arthritis in young people, and how they can affect regular activities. Symptoms can vary from person to person, and from day-to-day.

Burns: Caring for your child's burn at home after discharge from the hospital and between outpatient visits

Learn how to help your child's burn injury heal when your child comes home from the hospital and between visits to the outpatient clinic.

Living with a chronic condition: Maintaining your child's everyday routines

Find out how to help your child live with their condition while maintaining their routine at home, at school and with friends. 

Helping your child cope after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn how you can help your child cope, after their blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

Daily care after a blood and marrow transplant

Learn about your child's daily routine in the hospital after a blood and marrow transplant.

Brachial plexus palsy: Skills for daily living

Children with one arm weakness need to learn ways to adapt so that they can accomplish everyday tasks. Find tips and strategies for daily activities.

The insulin regimen

Patients with type 1 diabetes and some with type 2 must receive insulin manually. Learn what an insulin regimen is and the different routines.

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML): In the hospital

Learn how to help your child get used to staying in the hospital.

After your child’s COVID-19 test

Learn about what you should do after your child has been tested for COVID-19 and what to do if they test positive or negative.

Self-care tips for teens living with celiac disease

Being diagnosed with celiac disease and navigating the strict gluten-free diet can be tough. Learn how incorporating self-care activities into your routine can help you reduce stress, manage symptoms and build resilience.

Insulin dose adjustment on a multiple daily routine

Find out how to adjust insulin doses at home using the sliding scale when your child is on a multiple daily injections (MDI) routine

Physical methods to improve fatigue

Discover how to improve fatigue with daily exercise, saving your energy when you feel tired and getting a good night's sleep.

Osteoporosis: Telling others about your child's needs

Find out who you should tell about your child's osteoporosis.

Sickle cell disease: Developing a wind-down routine at bedtime

Learn how to create a wind-down routine that you can do in the 30 minutes before bedtime to help your body and mind get ready for sleep.

Eczema: Coping with eczema

Learn how to help your child and your family cope with eczema (atopic dermatitis).

Caring for your child at home after brain tumour surgery

In-depth information concerning steps after your child's brain surgery, including going home and medication.

How to keep your child active

​This World Health Day, learn how to help your child stay active and provide them with the support they need to stay motivated.

Physical activity after a liver transplant

Managing daily tasks when your child has cancer

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

Relaxation methods for sickle cell pain: How relaxation works

Learn about how relaxation can help you reduce stress, manage pain and be better able to take part in daily activities.

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

Sleep brings many physical and mental benefits. Follow these tips to help your child fall asleep and stay asleep through the night.

Somatization: How to help your child at home

​Discover how you can support your child to manage their somatic symptoms.