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Celiac disease and Halloween: Tips and tricks

There is no need for your child to miss out on the excitement that comes with Halloween. Read about common gluten-free treats and fun Halloween activities for children with celiac disease.

Halloween safety

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Halloween is a time for dressing up, eating candy, carving pumpkins and decorating homes. Learn how to make it safe as well as fun.

Managing symptoms when your child has cancer

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Find strategies to help children manage their cancer related symptoms.

COVID-19: Information for parents of immunocompromised children and children with chronic medical conditions

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Children who are immunocompromised and children with chronic medical conditions may be at higher risk of serious illness with COVID-19.

Water safety and drowning prevention

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Did you know drowning can occur in as little as 20 seconds? Learn how to keep children safe in or around water.

Writing and printing resources

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Learn about resources that are available for parents to help their children improve their writing and printing skills.

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.

Growing independence for children with heart disease

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

Is my child or adolescent feeling stressed about COVID-19?

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Learn how children and adolescents express stress through their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Find some strategies on how you can help your child.

Tips and questions about insulin

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Learn tips about insulin injection and get answers to questions you may have about giving insulin to your child.

Behaviour changes in children

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Parents can learn helpful tips on how to manage behaviour changes in children who are ill.

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.

How to talk to your child about COVID-19

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Parents and caregivers play an important role in making sure their children receive honest and accurate information during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Transplant: Impact on siblings

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Learn how a child's transplant can affect their siblings and how you can help them adjust.

Coping with epilepsy as a family

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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.

Port

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A port provides a comfortable, convenient way to receive medications such as chemotherapy, IV nutrition and fluids, and from which to have blood samples taken. Learn about this procedure.

CARD for parents and caregivers

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The CARD system provides groups of strategies that can be used before and during vaccination to make the experience a more positive one for you and your child.

Tracheostomy: How to suction your child's tracheostomy tube

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Learn step-by-step instructions for tip, tube and deep suctioning of your child's tracheostomy tube.

Pregnancy and infant loss

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Learn about the supports available to families coping with pregnancy and infant loss, including perinatal palliative care.

Temperature taking

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Learn how to correctly take your child's temperature when they have a fever, depending on their age, and which methods to avoid.

Stressed adults and anxious young children: Supporting infants, toddlers and preschoolers through COVID-19

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Changes in routine can cause stress and anxiety in infants, toddlers and preschoolers. How young children express their stress can be challenging for parents and caregivers, and when they are also stressed it may be more difficult for them to meet the physical, mental and emotional needs of their children.

Being part of your baby's health-care team

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Learn how parents can effectively participate in the care of a baby in the NICU.

Indwelling catheter care

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Indwelling urinary catheters require regular cleaning and may require instillation or irrigation to make sure they are working properly. Find out how to care for your child's catheter at home.

Mathematics resources

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There are many mathematics books, games, computer programs and other resources available for parents to help their child learn math skills.

Resources

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An essential list of books, videos, and websites to aid new parents in raising a child to the best of their abilities.