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Coping with your child's illness as a parent

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

Coping with chronic illness like congenital heart defects

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Read about chronic illness and ways to cope. Congenital heart disease is a common example. While it can often be well managed, it never goes away.

Talking to kids about serious illness

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Learn about how to talk to your child about serious illness and how to answer some of the common questions and concerns they may have.

Coping styles in children

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Coping styles in children with an illness vary. Learn your child's coping style.

Coping with epilepsy as a family

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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.

Getting help when your child is in hospital

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

Talking to your child about illness

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Learn helpful tips when talking to your child about illness.

Talking to your child about their heart condition

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Children are not always ready to talk about their condition when you are. Look for signs for when your child might be ready to talk.

Promoting self-esteem in children

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Self-esteem is how we feel about our abilities and strengths, including our ability to overcome challenges.

Coping with a diagnosis of congenital heart defects

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Read about coping with a diagnosis. While the diagnosis may be upsetting, the good news is that a child's pain is no longer a mystery.

Caring for yourself when your child is ill

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Read about coping with the challenges of taking care of a child who is ill. These challenges can have a huge impact on the relationship between parents.

Facial difference: Confronting the challenges of bullying

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When children have facial differences, they may be more likely to experience bullying than their peers. As a parent, you can help your child confront these challenges.

Living with a chronic condition: Overview

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Find out how a chronic condition affects your child's mental health and how to help them adjust to a recent diagnosis.

Brain disorders and mental health: Overview

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Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.

Primary immune deficiency (PID)

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This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.

Coping with a life-threatening illness

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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.

Social workers can help you cope with illness

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Social workers are trained mental health professionals who can help you and your family cope with illness. Learn more about social workers.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Treatment with psychotherapy and medications

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Find out how psychotherapy and SSRIs can help treat PTSD in children and teens.

Coping with a brain tumour and its treatment

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Read about how caregivers can cope when a child's brain tumour diagnosis and the effects of treatment.

Coping with emotions when your child has cancer

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Learn strategies to help you cope with your emotions while taking care of your child with cancer.

Growing independence for children with heart disease

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Learn about encouraging self-care in children with congenital heart disease.

Depression: Overview

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Depression is different from situational or short-term sadness. Learn about what causes depression, how common it is in children and teens, and what you can do to help your child.

Living with a chronic condition: Supporting yourself as a caregiver

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Learn how to support your own mental health and wellbeing and how to cope with emotions following the diagnosis of a child’s chronic condition.

Somatization: Common treatments

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Treatment for somatic symptoms is most effective when it is provided by a group of health-care professionals who work together. Discover the essential medical, mental health and rehabilitation supports that, together, can provide your child with the comprehensive care that they need.

Communicating with others about your child's needs

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When you are the parent of a child with a complex condition you will need to talk with many different people. Learn some strategies to help with this communication.