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Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying happens through the internet, texting or social media. Learn about what it looks like and what you can do for your child.

What to know about cyberbullying

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Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that uses the internet, texting and social media. Learn what cyberbullying looks like and what to do about it.

Healthy food and drink choices outside the home

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Find out how to encourage your tween or teen to make healthy food and drink choices when eating out.

Cyberbullying: Talking to your children

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Learn how to help your child use the computer safely and what to do if your child has been bullied, has bullied others or has seen cyberbullying.

Sickle cell disease and types of communication

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Learn about different types of communication and find out why good communication is important when you have sickle cell disease.

Sickle cell disease and communication: Keeping it positive

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While it may not be possible to completely eliminate negative communication with your teen, you can create balance by increasing positive communication. Discover five tips for more positive communication with your teen.

Helping your teen take control

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This page describes how to help your teen take control of the health care. Help them handle stress and make sure to have effective communication skills.

Involving kids in meal time tasks

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Find out how engaging your child in meal time tasks can help them develop good eating habits.

Communication and cancer

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It's important that you communicate with your health-care team and your family about how you're feeling and what you're thinking during cancer treatment. Learn more about why communication is important and how to becoem a better communicator.

Talking to your teen

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Talking with your teenager can be difficult and even stressful at times. However, having effective communication skills can help ease that stress.

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The role of a speech-language pathologist

A speech-language pathologist supports various aspects of communication, as well as safe swallowing and feeding skills. Learn more about the role of speech-language pathologists.

The cancer care team: Speech-language pathologist

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Depending on your cancer treatment, you may need to see a speech-language pathologist. Find out what a speech-language pathologist does and why you may need one on your health-care team.

Setting up a communication system when your child has cancer

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A communication system keeps friends and family aware of what is happening, without you needing to contact everyone yourself. Find out how you can set up a communication system when your child is being treated for cancer.

Sickle cell disease: How to be a good communicator

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Learn strategies to help you communicate with your teen, including ways to communicate messages more effectively and become a better listener.

Sickle cell disease and communication during adolescence

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With adolescence often come new communication challenges for parents and caregivers. Learn about some of the barriers to good communication and how to overcome them.

Types of community health services

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There are many different types of community health services that are available to help you and your child.

The impact of cancer on friendships

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Your friends may be a source of support while your child is going through cancer treatment. Discover how your friendships may change during this time and how you can maintain communication.

What teens need to know about bullying

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Find out what the different types of bullying look like and what to do if you’re being bullied or if someone you know is being bullied.

How to help your child communicate about celiac disease

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Learn how to support your child develop communications skills to discuss celiac disease and the strict gluten-free diet, as well as advocate for their medical and dietary needs.

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.

ADHD: How to help your child at home

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

Developing an ASD program for your child

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Information about the components of a good treatment program for autism spectrum disorder.

Talking with your doctor about your child

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Parents with a sick child need open communication with the health-care team. Learn tips when talking with the doctor about your child.

Mental health A-Z

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Resources for teens to help you support your mental health and general wellbeing. Learn how to keep yourself healthy mentally and physically, how to adjust to life with a chronic condition, the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and how to cope with trauma.

Sickle cell disease: Communicating with health-care providers, teachers and other school staff

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Learn strategies to help improve your communication with your teen's health-care providers, teachers and other school staff.