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How to talk to your child about COVID-19

Parents and caregivers play an important role in making sure their children receive honest and accurate information during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Physical activity and sport post lung transplant

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Learn about the important role physical activity plays in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a lung transplant.

Physical activity and sport post heart transplant

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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.

Tips for developing language at 3 years

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Information and tips to help parents and caregivers develop their child’s language at 3 years of age.

How to prevent head injuries in children

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A guide for parents on preventing head injuries at home and outdoors.

Supporting your child with a neurodevelopmental disorder through the COVID-19 crisis

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Learn about strategies and ways to help your child with a neurodevelopmental disorder cope during the COVID-19 crisis.

Keeping kids on the move

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Find out how active transportation and child-friendly communities can help children be more independent and physically active.

Tips for positive parenting and managing behaviour in children up to age 5

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Find out how parents and caregivers can encourage and reinforce positive behaviour in children up to age 5 years, as well as manage and redirect unwanted behaviours.

Physical activity and sport post liver transplant

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Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a liver transplant.

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.

Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S)

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Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S) is a syndrome in athletes of any gender and ability caused by consistently not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of their daily physical activity and training. RED-S is not an eating disorder but can put your child at risk for developing an eating disorder.

Stressed adults and anxious young children: Supporting infants, toddlers and preschoolers through COVID-19

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Changes in routine can cause stress and anxiety in infants, toddlers and preschoolers. How young children express their stress can be challenging for parents and caregivers, and when they are also stressed it may be more difficult for them to meet the physical, mental and emotional needs of their children.

Relative energy deficiency in sports (RED-S)

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Learn about RED-S, a syndrome caused by not getting enough fuel through food to support the demands of daily physical activity.

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID): How to help your child at home

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Find out what you can do to help your child or teen recover from avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder.

Self-efficacy: How to foster in children

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These practical tips for parents help foster self-efficacy, so a child learns to persist when facing a setback.

Sickle cell disease: Challenges and how to overcome them

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You and your teen may face setbacks when using the skills you have learned from the program. Learn some of the common reasons for setbacks and find tips to help you prevent or address setbacks.

Physical activity and intestinal failure

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Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have intestinal failure.

Physical activity and sport post kidney transplant

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Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a kidney transplant.

Substance use disorder: How to help

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Discover how to monitor your teen's substance use effectively and what to do if your teen has a substance use disorder.

Promoting a positive body image

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Learn more about promoting positive body image in your child and improving their overall health.

Transitioning through health care as a teenager: Timeline

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Recommendations for navigating your way through the health-care system as a teenager and gaining independence in managing your own health care.

Nutrition: How a balanced diet and healthy eating habits can help your child's mental health

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Mark National Nutrition Month by learning about the nutrients and routines that can help with your child's mental wellbeing.

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Speech and language development between ages 3 and 5

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Find out how a child’s speech and language skills usually develop between the ages of 3 and 5 years, when to be concerned and what you can do to support communication development.

Resilience

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Resilience is a learned skill. Resilient children are able to cope with stress, particularly after a traumatic life event or stressor.

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.