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Setting the stage for a healthy future

Discover how to help keep your child healthy and keep their diabetes under control now and in the future.

Goal setting in JIA

Before you learn new ways to manage JIA, it is important to set some goals for yourself. Learn about the S.M.A.R.T. method and how it can be used to set achievable goals.

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.

Setting up a communication system when your child has cancer

A communication system keeps friends and family aware of what is happening, without you needing to contact everyone yourself. Find out how you can set up a communication system when your child is being treated for cancer.

Epilepsy: Transition to adult health care

A teenager with epilepsy will need to transfer management of their epilepsy to an adult care setting. Find out about transitioning smoothly from paediatric to adult care.

Transplant: Impact on siblings

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

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.

Transitioning into adulthood after leukemia

Learn about challenges a child who has had leukemia will face as they transition into adulthood.

Physical activity after a liver transplant

Acute myeloid leukemia (AML): In the hospital

Learn how to help your child get used to staying in the hospital.

Goal setting in cancer

Behavioural disorders: Overview

Discover the causes of behavioural disorders and when to seek help about a child's behaviour.

Brain disorders and mental health: How to help your child cope

Find out how you can help your child cope with the challenges of a neurological condition and any related mental health issues.

Impact of cancer on your family

Learn about the impact your child's cancer diagnosis can have on your family, and some strategies that can help your family cope.

How to help your child set healthy screen time limits

Discover how you can help your child set healthy screen time limits and stay safe online.

Feeding: Transitioning from tube feeding to oral feeding

Discover how to help a tube-fed child gradually adjust to feeding by mouth.

Accessibility and support in higher education

Find out about the supports that are available to you to help you succeed in higher education.

Blood and marrow transplant (BMT): Transitioning into adulthood

Learn how to help your child transition into adult care, after surviving a transplant.

Setting limits and staying safe with screen time

Too much screen time can have a negative effect on your mental health. Find out how to set limits on your screen time and how to stay safe online.

Navigating summer camps with celiac disease

Attending summer camp with celiac disease may be an exciting but nerve-racking experience for your child. Learn how you can help your child stick to the strict gluten-free diet while they are at camp.

Sickle cell disease and setting goals

A goal is something that is important to you and that you want to accomplish. You can set a goal for any part of your life, such as your general health, your activity, your social life, your sleep and so on.

Physical activity after a kidney transplant

Finding a primary health-care provider

Read about tips and tricks for finding a primary health-care provider for your family.

Substance use disorder: How to help

​Discover how to monitor your teen's substance use effectively and what to do if your teen has a substance use disorder.

Starting a reward system for your teen to help them manage their juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Learn how setting up a reward system can help your teenager accomplish new JIA management goals.