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What teens need to know about bullying

Find out what the different types of bullying look like and what to do if you’re being bullied or if someone you know is being bullied.

Bullying

Find out what the different types of bullying look like and what do if your child is being bullied or if they are the bully.

Managing concerns about a teen's wellbeing

Children with chronic health issues may be more likely to be bullied and also have parents that are overprotective. Learn what you can do to deal with these issues.

Puberty in girls

Puberty is a stage of development where your child's body starts to take on adult form. Learn about puberty in girls and how to talk to your daughter about puberty.

Dealing with teasing and bullying after a transplant

Dealing with bullying

Psychological therapy and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Transplant: How to get support from your network

Learn how to make the most of your network to get the support you need when a child has a long-term illness.

Facial difference: Confronting the challenges of bullying

When children have facial differences, they may be more likely to experience bullying than their peers. As a parent, you can help your child confront these challenges.

Talking to your friends about cancer

It's up to you who you talk to about your cancer and what details you choose to share. Find tips to help you talk to your friends.

Staying connected before, during and after a school absence

Missing school because of an illness is not easy for children or their parents. Without daily contact with classmates and teachers, it can be hard for a child to keep in touch and feel connected with school.

Helping your teen share personal information, come out and deal with being outed

It's up to your child who they talk to about their personal information and what details they choose to share. Find out tips to help your child talk to others about sensitive topics and what to do when others share their personal information without their consent.

Depression: Overview

Depression is different from situational or short-term sadness. Learn about what causes depression, how common it is in children and teens, and what you can do to help your child.

Suicide and self-harm

Read about suicide and self-harm, including why these thoughts may occur, the signs and symptoms and how to find help.

Getting through the teen years

This page contains information to help parents cope with their increasingly independent teen.

Helping your child transition through health care: Children

Recommendations for helping your child navigate through the health-care system and gain independence in managing their own health care.

Talking to others about hemophilia

Learn tips on how to talk to your friends about hemophilia.

Getting the most from your support system after a transplant

Separation from their peers when your child has cancer

Your teenager's friends can be an invaluable source of support for them during their cancer treatment. Find out how to encourage your child to stay in touch with their peers while in treatment.

Sickle cell disease and communication during adolescence

With adolescence often come new communication challenges for parents and caregivers. Learn about some of the barriers to good communication and how to overcome them.

Eczema: School and activities

Learn how to help your child with eczema (atopic dermatitis) at school, with physical activities and swimming.

Feeling good about yourself when you have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Sharing personal information, coming out and being outed

It's up to you who you talk to about your personal information and what details you choose to share. Find out tips to help you talk to others about sensitive topics and what to do when others share your personal information without your consent.

Urethral prolapse

Urethral prolapse occurs when a girl's urethra becomes swollen and sticks out. Learn about what causes urethral prolapse and how it is treated.