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      Tips for positive parenting and managing behaviour in children up to age 5

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      Find out how parents and caregivers can encourage and reinforce positive behaviour in children up to age 5 years, as well as manage and redirect unwanted behaviours.

      Organized sports: A winning formula for children

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      Learn about the benefits of taking part in organized sports for your child.

      Decision making in the NICU

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      Learn about how families and the health-care team work together to make important decisions about the care of babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

      Factors to consider when leaving home

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      Discover some of the factors you might consider before deciding to leave home.

      Cancer programs and resources

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

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

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

      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: 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.

      Factors to consider when leaving home

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      Head lice

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      ​Lice are small, flat, wingless insects that live on the surface of the scalp. Learn how to check for, treat and prevent this common infestation.

      Sickle cell disease: Overview

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      Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder. Learn about the signs and symptoms, potential treatments and when to call 911.

      Parenting a child with leukemia

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      Learn about ways you can manage the stress of parenting your child with leukemia.

      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.

      Hepatitis B: Information for children

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      Information for children with hepatitis B, including what it is and how to live a healthy lifestyle with the virus.

      Keeping kids on the move

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

      Types of community health services

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      There are many different types of community health services that are available to help you and your child.

      Hepatitis C

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      World Hepatitis Day is July 28. Learn about hepatitis C, a virus that affects the liver, and find out how to live with the disease as a teen.

      Growing independence for children with heart disease

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

      Prednisone: What to eat while you are taking prednisone

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

      Siblings in the hospital: Helping your children cope

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      When a child is hospitalized, their siblings may feel a variety of emotions including but not limited to confusion, upset or sadness. Find ways to help children cope with having a sibling in the hospital.

      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.

      How a child becomes more independent

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      Learn about different factors that affect how your child is able to take on more responsibility for their self-care.

      Down syndrome

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      Down syndrome is a genetic condition present at birth. Learn about the symptoms, complications and outlook for children with Down syndrome.

      Caring for a sick child: Sharing the responsibility

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

      Talking to your parents/caregivers about cancer

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      Talking to your parents when you're a teenager can be difficult enough without having a cancer diagnosis. Find out some tips that can help you talk to your parents about cancer, ask for help and also ask for more space when you need it.

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