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Protective isolation for blood and marrow transplant

Learn about the restrictions in protective isolation, after your child's blood and marrow transplant.

Food allergies and travelling

Learn how to make travel safer for a child with a food allergy.

The impact of cancer on extended family

Members of your extended family, such as aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents are also affected by your teen’s cancer. They are likely experiencing similar feelings to yours. Access to accurate information and frequent updates can help your extended family cope.

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Cancer resources

Discover multimedia resources that can offer you information and support throughout cancer treatment and beyond.

Off-road vehicle (ORV) and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety

Learn about the safety measures you and your family should consider before driving an off-road vehicle (ORV), including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

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Caring for a sick child: Sharing the responsibility

Helpful tips on sharing responsibility when caring for a sick child.

Sexuality: What children should learn and when

This guide outlines what children can understand about sexuality and reproduction at different stages.

Keeping kids on the move

Find out how active transportation and child-friendly communities can help children be more independent and physically active.

Sexuality and cancer (ages 14 and up)

Sexuality is a healthy and normal part of life. Find out what sexuality is, how it is impacted by cancer and what you need to know to make safer choices about sex.

Sexuality and cancer (ages 12 and 13)

Learn about sexuality and how it can be impacted by a cancer diagnosis and treatment. You can also find information on making safer choices about sex.

ADHD: Signs and symptoms

Discover the main signs and symptoms of ADHD in school-aged children and teens.

Poison: First aid

Learn how to identify signs of poisoning in your child, and how to treat and prevent it.

Prednisone: What to eat while you are taking prednisone

Information about what to eat to reduce the chances of side effects while taking prednisone.

E-bicycles, e-scooters and other electronic recreational devices: Safety

Battery-operated recreational devices such as e-scooters, e-bicycles and e-skateboards can cause serious injury due to the high speeds at which they travel. Learn more about using these devices safely and when to avoid them.

Anxiety: Treatment with medications

Learn about the most common anxiety medications for children and teens.

Brain tumours: Helping siblings cope

Information on the extremely difficult task of helping siblings adjust to their sibling suffering from a brain tumour.

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.

Toilet learning (toilet training)

When should a child transition from diapers to a potty or toilet? Learn what signs to look for to indicate your child is ready to learn how to use the toilet and about some techniques you can use.

Types of ketogenic diet therapies for epilepsy

Learn about the four different ketogenic diet therapies for childhood epilepsy, which may be tried when medication has failed to control seizures and surgery is not an option.

Sleep time for newborns

Learn about making sleep time easier and safer for your newborn baby.

Playground safety

Learn how to make sure your child stays safe at the playground, playing in the backyard or at a splash pad or wading pool.

How to set limits (children up to 5 years of age)

Learn about why children need limits, the challenges of limit setting and how to appropriately use consequences and time outs.

Coping with a brain tumour and its treatment

Read about how caregivers can cope when a child's brain tumour diagnosis and the effects of treatment.