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Chest pain in children

Learn about causes and treatment of chest pain in children.

Epilepsy and emotions

A child with epilepsy may experience a range of emotions, which may include depression or anxiety. Learn how to help your child manage their emotions and nurture their self-esteem.

Anxiety: Signs and symptoms

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Learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety in children and teens.

Living with leukemia and helping siblings cope

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Learn how to recognize when siblings of a child with leukemia feel left out, guilty, or resentful of the attention on their sick brother or sister.

Blood and marrow transplant: Helping siblings cope

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Learn how you can help siblings cope, after your child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

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.

Anxiety: Overview

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Learn about the causes of anxiety, how to tell if your child has an anxiety disorder and how best to respond.

Preparing to come to the hospital for surgery

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As a parent/caregiver, you can play an important role in preparing your child to come to the hospital. Learn about your child's surgery, ask questions and find out how you can prepare your child.

Anxiety: Treatment with medications

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Learn about the most common anxiety medications for children and teens.

Siblings in the hospital: Helping your children cope

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When a child is hospitalized, their siblings may feel a variety of emotions including but not limited to confusion, upset or sadness. Find ways to help children cope with having a sibling in the hospital.

Is my child or adolescent feeling stressed about COVID-19?

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Learn how children and adolescents express stress through their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Find some strategies on how you can help your child.

Anxiety and anxiety disorders

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Click on icons to learn about the physical and behavioural symptoms of an anxiety disorder. Then, scroll down for things to try when feeling anxious.

Intestinal rehabilitation program (IRP)

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Learn what an intestinal rehabilitation program is, which areas of care are involved in an intestinal rehabilitation program and how they help children with managing intestinal failure.

How to support your child after a dog bite

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When a child experiences a dog bite it can impact them and their families. Find out what to expect after a dog bite and how to support your child.

Brain tumours: Helping siblings cope

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Information on the extremely difficult task of helping siblings adjust to their sibling suffering from a brain tumour.

How to involve your child in their health care

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Children and teens are often interested in being included in discussions about their health care. Talk to them open and honestly about their condition.

Binge eating disorder (BED)

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Learn about binge eating disorder, including the signs and symptoms, the causes and who is most likely to be affected by it.

Treatment options for anorexia nervosa

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Find out about the range of in-hospital and outpatient treatments that can help a child recover from anorexia nervosa.

Related donor for blood and marrow transplant

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Learn what a related donor, including sibling donors, experiences before the blood and marrow transplant.

Behaviour changes in children

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Parents can learn helpful tips on how to manage behaviour changes in children who are ill.

What causes stress and anxiety

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You may not always know what is causing your stress and anxiety. Find out about some common stressors and how they can change over time.

Anxiety: Types of disorders

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Learn about the six main types of anxiety disorders and how long the associated signs and symptoms must exist before a diagnosis can be made.

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID): Treatment options

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Learn how ARFID can be treated in hospital and at home.

Anxiety: Treatment with psychotherapy and lifestyle changes

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Learn how psychotherapy and lifestyle changes can help your child cope with anxiety.

Leukemia and behavioural changes

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Learn how to recognize and deal with behaviour changes in your child with leukemia.