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Puberty in boys

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

Accessing cancer information online

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.

Cyberbullying

​Cyberbullying happens through the internet, texting or social media. Learn about what it looks like and what you can do for your child.

Communicating online

Communicating over the internet is convenient, especially to connect with other teens affected by cancer, but there are things you need to consider. Learn tips to keep you safe online.

Hemophilia and finding quality information

Teens learn how to find accurate information about hemophilia.

What to know about cyberbullying

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.

Transplant: Impact on siblings

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

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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.

Cancer resources

Discover multimedia resources that can offer you information and support throughout cancer treatment and beyond.

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Risks of opioids for sickle cell disease

Opioids are powerful medications that can have risks of physical dependence, tolerance and addiction even if taken exactly as prescribed and without any side effects. Learn about these risks and how to work with your child's health-care team to prevent overdose.

Getting through the teen years and cancer

Find information to help promote independence in your teenager while continuing to help them manage their cancer treatment.

Risks of opioids

Opioids are powerful medications that can have risks of physical dependence, tolerance and addiction even if you take them exactly as prescribed and without any side effects. Learn about these risks and how to work with your health-care team to prevent overdose.

Hemophilia and drugs

Teens living with hemophilia can learn why taking drugs create problems rather than solve them.

Morphine for pain relief in children

Morphine is a type of strong pain relief medicine called an opioid. This page is about the use of morphine for pain relief in children.

Caffeine and energy drinks

Caffeine is a stimulant drug found in many drinks, treats and some medicines. Find out its effects on your body and how much of it is OK to consume per day.

Treating and managing cancer-related pain in children

​Discover how to use the 3P approach to manage cancer-related pain in children.

Diagnosing hemophilia

Learn how doctors diagnose hemophilia, a bleeding disorder that mostly affects males.

Hemophilia and cigarette smoking

Teens living with hemophilia can learn why smoking is bad news for their health.

Getting through the teen years

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

Learning more about your teenager's cancer

Learning more about your teenager’s cancer and about how to help your teen cope and thrive despite it, is one way to help reduce your stress and worries. Having some knowledge may help you feel like you have more control.

Virtual care at SickKids

Learn about virtual care, how to prepare for it and what to expect during a virtual video visit.