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Mathematics resources

There are many mathematics books, games, computer programs and other resources available for parents to help their child learn math skills.

Mathematics milestones

Learn the math skills expected of your child at different stages.

Mathematics: How to help your pre-school and school-aged child

Learn about the everyday activities, like playing games, you can do with your young child to help develop their math skills.

Mathematics: When to worry

Math skills are divided into different categories. Within these categories, learn about the specific signs that indicate your child may be having difficulty.

When to worry about mathematics

Math skills are divided into different categories. Within these categories, here are some specific signs that your child may be having difficulty.

Math disabilities: Overview

A math disability is when a child has significant challenges with math. Learn about math disabilities, their symptoms, and how they are diagnosed and treated.

Spatial reasoning skills: How to foster in children

Practical tips for parents to nurture spatial reasoning skills in their child.

Learning disabilities: Overview

A learning disability can be related to reading, writing or math. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities.

The cancer care team: Nurse

Nurses help to coordinate your health care at the hospital and at home. Find out more about what a nurse does and how they can help you.

Distraction techniques to help manage cancer

Teens Taking Charge: Letting go

This page gives an overview of how to help your teen with arthritis take control of their arthritis. It leads to pages on how to help your teen learn to manage own health care.

Phonological problems: How to help your child

​There are specific games and exercises that parents can do to help increase phonological awareness in their child.

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1): Genetic counselling

Genetic counselling helps people understand genetic or inherited disorders. It can help families learn about neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and decide if testing is right for them.

Distraction activities to help manage pain

ADHD: How to help your child at home

Find out how structure, consistency and clear communication can help you support a child with ADHD symptoms.

Coping with Bad Dreams

Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel talk about bad dreams and being afraid of going to bed. Rachel tells Soleil what she does to help her go to sleep. What are some things that you do to help you sleep after a bad dream?

How to help a child understand and cope with their emotions

Find out how you can help your child cope with difficult emotions by learning and talking about them.

Rehabilitation therapists for children with heart disease

Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who can help children with heart conditions recover after surgery.

Coping with Pain

Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel share tips to help us cope when we are in pain. Deep breathing, using a Hoberman sphere (breathing ball), is featured in this video.

Bladder Training for Kids

7:04; Ages 6–11

Becky the Bladder and Will the Water Bottle explain how drinking water and peeing regularly help keep the bladder healthy.

Mindfulness with Katie and A. Leboo

Therapeutic clown A. Leboo and Child Life Specialist Katie help us relax our minds by listening to calming music and doing breathing exercises. Get ready for your day by trying these exercises.

Making Mistakes

Therapeutic clown Soleil and Child Life Specialist Rachel explain that everyone makes mistakes. If you make a mistake it can be helpful to tell someone about it so they can help you fix it.