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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.

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.

Transplant: Impact on siblings

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

Self-image and changes to appearance from leukemia

Learn how to help your child accept changes in appearance caused by leukemia treatment.

Phenylketonuria (PKU) transitions in the teenage years

Teenagers with phenylketonuria (PKU) face the unique challenge of balancing their health with their growing independence. Read about how you can support your teen with PKU.

Infantile spasms

Learn about infantile spasms, a type of epilepsy. Learn how infantile spasms are diagnosed and treated, and who can help you and your baby.

Tips and questions about insulin

Learn tips about insulin injection and get answers to questions you may have about giving insulin to your child.

About scoliosis

Scoliosis is a condition that causes your child’s spine to curve sideways. Learn about the different types of scoliosis, some of its causes, and the risk factors that can increase your child's chance of developing a more severe curve.

What is acne?

Acne is the most common skin condition in teens. Learn what it is, what it looks like and how you can treat it.

Blood and marrow transplant (BMT): Transitioning into adulthood

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

Posterior urethral valves: Overview

Find out what to expect if you have a child with posterior urethral valves (PUV). This document reviews the condition and how it is managed with medications, tests, interventions and surgeries.

Body image, self-esteem and cancer

Learn about how your teenager's body image and self-esteem can be affected by cancer and treatment and the resources available to help them cope with any issues.

Helping your teen cope with scoliosis surgery

Having scoliosis surgery can be a very emotionally difficult experience for a teenager. Learn about common stressors as well as how to cope with them.

Common types of vaccines

Vaccines help to protect you against many different diseases. Learn about different vaccines and how to keep track of which vaccines you have had.

Tests before blood and marrow transplants

Learn about the medical tests your child takes before a blood and marrow transplant.

Hemophilia

Learn about the different types of hemophilia, how it is inherited and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Cyclosporine

Mycophenolate

Masturbation

Masturbation means touching your own genitals and intimate areas. Learn more about this normal, safe and healthy part of exploring your sexuality.

Talking to your child about illness

Learn helpful tips when talking to your child about illness.

Ultrasound and cancer diagnosis

An ultrasound is a scan that uses sound waves to create a picture of the inside of your body. Discover how an ultrasound is done, what to expect during the scan and when you get your results.

Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation

Find out why skin can sometimes change colour after inflammation or trauma and how to manage it.

Recognizing stress and anxiety

Learn about how stress works, how you can recognize when you are feeling stress, and the signs of body and mind stress.

Maintaining a healthy body weight

Impact of cancer on sexuality

Learn how to start a conversation with your teenager about sexuality, and how having cancer and going through treatment can impact their sexuality.