Search Results

Getting help when your child is in hospital

Coping with your child's illness as a parent means taking care of yourself. Learn practical stress relief approaches for parents.

Self-monitoring after cancer treatment

Even after cancer treatment has ended, it is important to continue self-monitoring for symptoms. Find out why this is important and why you should continue to attend all follow-up appointments.

Sickle cell disease and problem solving: Evaluate your options

Step 3 of the Bright IDEAS system is to evaluate the options you listed in the previous step. Learn how to evaluate and rank your options to help you choose the best solution for your situation.

The cancer care team: Social worker

A social worker can help you and your family manage your social and emotional needs during cancer treatment. Find out when you or your family would talk to a social worker and why.

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.

The cancer care team: Occupational therapist

​An occupational therapist can help you with everyday tasks. Find out why you might need occupational therapy as part of your recovery.

Transitioning to adult health care

Read about when you will need to transition to adult care, why this is necessary, and advice from other teens who have made the transition.

Regular appointments for cancer treatment

You will have many appointments with your health-care team as part of your treatment. Read about why it is so important to attend your regular appointments, even if you feel fine.

Kidneys: Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) test

A GFR test measures how well your kidneys are working. Find out why this test is done and what to expect during the test.

Get Your Body Moving

Therapeutic clown A. Leboo and Child Life Specialists tell us why it is important to get your body moving, even if it is a little painful, to help your body heal. Here are some examples of simple exercises.

Tests before, during and after cancer treatment

During cancer treatment, a patient will need many tests to determine if the treatment is working. Learn about the types of tests to expect before, during and after treatment, and why these tests are necessary.

Maintaining a healthy weight

A healthy weight is different for everyone. Find out how you can maintain the weight that is healthy for you and why this is important.

Sex education for children: Why parents should talk to their children about sex

Learn why starting to talk to your child about sex when they are young and continuing that conversation as they get older is a good strategy.

Nutrition: How a balanced diet can help you when a child is in hospital

Caring for an ill child is stressful. Learn some helpful tips about healthy eating on the go.

Communication and cancer

It's important that you communicate with your health-care team and your family about how you're feeling and what you're thinking during cancer treatment. Learn more about why communication is important and how to becoem a better communicator.

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.

Coping with a life-threatening illness

Coping with a life-threatening illness, such as cancer, can be stressful and scary. Read about why it's ok to be afraid and also why it's ok to think about dying.

Physical activity and sport post heart transplant

Find out why physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a heart transplant.

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1): Genetic testing

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a skin condition that causes growths on nerves. Find out what NF1 genetic testing is, what the test results mean and why to consider testing for it.

How will cancer affect me now?

Many teenagers who are diagnosed with cancer will want to know how their cancer will affect them now. Learn about the types of feelings you may have, what might change in your life and where you can find support.

Bones: How they grow and support the body

Learn what bones are made of, how they grow and why it is important to keep them healthy.

Second-hand smoke

Second-hand smoke is harmful for babies and children. Learn tips on keeping your home 100% smoke-free.

Stress

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.

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.