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.
Parents/caregivers may experience a lot of emotions when they learn their child needs surgery. Learn strategies to help you prepare yourself before the surgery so that you can better support your child.
Find resources and downloadable tip sheets about how to help your child stay connected before, during and after a school absence due to illness. Also learn about promoting their self-esteem.
Having a child with a complex condition means sharing information at school. Learn how to prepare in advance when talking to your child's school.
Cyberbullying happens through the internet, texting or social media. Learn about what it looks like and what you can do for your child.
Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that uses the internet, texting and social media. Learn what cyberbullying looks like and what to do about it.
Read about why your child with epilepsy may require a psychoeducational assessment, who will perform it, and what it may consist of.
Teens learn how to find accurate information about hemophilia.
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.
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.
Self-esteem is how we feel about our abilities and strengths, including our ability to overcome challenges.
The internet is a useful resource to find information on cancer and treatments, but there is also a lot of misinformation. Find out tips to help you know where to go for reliable info and to help you think critically.
Information on how to contact AboutKidsHealth.
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.
A congenital hand anomaly is a hand or arm deformity that develops during pregnancy or birth. Learn how to help your child function independently.
This page provides information about leading arthritis organizations in Canada.
Parents can find helpful resources on blood and marrow transplants.
This page describes the financial impact your teen's JIA can have on the family.
Online grocery shopping can be convenient and offer a broader selection of gluten-free options than shopping in person. Use these tips to help you and your family navigate online grocery shopping for a gluten-free diet.
Read about factors to consider when deciding whether to have scoliosis surgery. These factors include age, growth, and the degree of the Cobb curve.
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.
Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment. Learn about the different types of chemotherapy medications, how your health-care team decides which types to use, and the role of corticosteroids in cancer treatment.
This program is for teens aged 12 to 18 and their caregivers. It is designed to help teens learn how to better manage and live with sickle cell pain.
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