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Puberty in girls

Puberty is a stage of development where your child's body starts to take on adult form. Learn about puberty in girls and how to talk to your daughter about puberty.

Sleep problems and cancer

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During cancer treatment, your sleep might be affected by noise when staying in the hospital, or because you are stressed or in pain. Learn about what happens when you don't get enough sleep and how to manage sleep problems.

Managing concerns about a teen's wellbeing

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Children with chronic health issues may be more likely to be bullied and also have parents that are overprotective. Learn what you can do to deal with these issues.

Urethral prolapse

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Urethral prolapse occurs when a girl's urethra becomes swollen and sticks out. Learn about what causes urethral prolapse and how it is treated.

Teenagers with diabetes

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Discover how to help your teenager manage their diabetes and how it will affect their day-to-day lives.

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1)

Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) disease is a genetic disorder that causes muscle stiffness, that over time causes the muscles to become weaker and smaller.

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD)

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September is FASD Awareness Month. Learn about the effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and how to help a child with FASD.

Sleep problems and sickle cell disease

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The most common sleep problem in teens and adults is insomnia (not being able to sleep). Learn more about what insomnia is and find out what causes it.

Enlarged adenoids

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Adenoids are located behind the nose on the back wall of the nasal cavity. Find out about the signs and symptoms of enlarged adenoids and what you can do to help.

Phenylketonuria (PKU) transitions in the teenage years

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Teenagers with phenylketonuria (PKU) face the unique challenge of balancing their health with their growing independence. Read about how you can support your teen with PKU.

Positive airway pressure (PAP): CPAP and BPAP

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Learn about positive airway pressure (CPAP and BPAP) and how it can be used to help your child while they sleep.

Sleep: Benefits and recommended amounts for children

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Learn how sleep improves brain function and mental health and how much sleep your child needs each night.

Landau-Kleffner syndrome

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Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for Landau-Kleffner syndrome.

Obstructive sleep apnea

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Sleep apnea is a condition that affects a child's breathing while they are sleeping. Learn about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis.

Sickle cell disease: Sleep restriction

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Find out how to set up a new sleep schedule to help you spend more of your time in bed sleeping instead of tossing and turning.

Developmental/epileptic encephalopathy with spike wave activation in sleep (DEE-SWAS)

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DEE-SWAS is a rare epilepsy syndrome that can affect children aged two to 12. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of DEE-SWAS.

Sleep problems in children

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Learn about some of the common problems your child may have when falling asleep and staying asleep and what you can do to help your child sleep well.

Sleep time for newborns

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Learn about making sleep time easier and safer for your newborn baby.

Urinary tract infection (UTI)

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Learn how a urinary tract infection affects the bladder and kidneys and how it can be treated.

About scoliosis

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Scoliosis is a condition that causes your child’s spine to curve sideways. Learn about the different types of scoliosis, some of its causes, and the risk factors that can increase your child's chance of developing a more severe curve.

Chronic pain: Effective parenting for teens

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Find out how you can support the 3Ps of pain management with effective parenting strategies for your teen with chronic pain.

Diagnosing hemophilia

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Learn how doctors diagnose hemophilia, a bleeding disorder that mostly affects males.

Cancer-related pain: Parenting strategies to support the 3Ps

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Find out how you can use effective parenting strategies to support the 3Ps of pain management for your child with cancer-related pain.

Generalized epilepsy syndromes

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Read about the causes, symptoms and treatments for generalized epilepsy syndromes.

Sickle cell disease: Positive and negative approaches to problem solving

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Learn about positive and negative approaches to problem solving and the possible outcomes of each approach.