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      Coping with Bad Dreams

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      Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel talk about bad dreams and being afraid of going to bed. Rachel tells Soleil what she does to help her go to sleep. What are some things that you do to help you sleep after a bad dream?

      Jaw surgery: Caring for your child's mouth and teeth after the operation

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      Following jaw surgery, it is important to properly care for your child's teeth and mouth. Learn how to keep your child's jaw clean following jaw surgery.

      Deciding whether to have scoliosis surgery

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      The Ottawa personal decision guide is a useful decision-making tool, which can be used when deciding whether or not to have scoliosis surgery.

      Infantile spasms

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      Learn about infantile spasms, a type of epilepsy. Learn how infantile spasms are diagnosed and treated, and who can help you and your baby.

      Helping your teen decide about scoliosis surgery

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      The Ottawa personal decision guide can be a useful decision-making tool, which can be used when deciding whether or not to have scoliosis surgery.

      What to do in the days before your child's surgery

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      There are certain things that you will need to do to prepare to come to the hospital on the day of your child’s surgery. Review the checklists in this article to help you and your child get ready for surgery. 

      Stress and thinking

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      You can't always control what causes stress but you can control how you react to them. Learn how to become aware of your thoughts and how it can change the way you feel.

      Brain tumours

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      Brain tumours can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for brain tumours in teenagers.

      Somatization

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      Learn about somatization, the connection between the mind and body and how to get help if somatization becomes a problem.

      Brain disorders and mental health: Overview

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      ​Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.

      Sickle cell disease and macronutrients: Building blocks of your diet

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      Learn about the nutrients that help your body function, including their role in the body and which foods are richest in these nutrients.

      What causes stress?

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      Complications and side effects of brain tumour procedures

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      An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.

      Chronic pain: How to treat and manage in young children

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      ​Discover how to use the 3P approach to manage chronic pain in a young child.

      Brain tumours: Making decisions about your child's care

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      An in-depth discussion of the importance of understanding your child's brain cancer treatment and diagnosis in order to make decisions.

      Letters for your child's school

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      When you have a child with a complex health condition it is a good idea to write a letter to your child's school to give them the information they need.

      What can I do about bad breath?

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      Learn about what causes bad breath and how you can prevent or treat it.

      Sickle cell disease: Challenges and how to overcome them

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      You and your teen may face setbacks when using the skills you have learned from the program. Learn some of the common reasons for setbacks and find tips to help you prevent or address setbacks.

      Sickle cell disease: Tips for healthy sleep

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      Discover seven tips to help you fall asleep and get the best sleep possible.

      Brain tumours: An overview

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      An overview of the causes, genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, environmental risks and treatment of childhood brain tumours.

      Sleep: Benefits and recommended amounts for children

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      ​Learn how sleep improves brain function and mental health and how much sleep your child needs each night.

      Tattoos and piercings after a transplant

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      Trihexyphenidyl

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

      Gliomas

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      Gliomas are a type of brain tumour. Find out what causes them, types of gliomas and possible symptoms.

      Managing stress after a transplant

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