Suggestions for parents and caregivers of a young person with a developmental disability who has just started or is about to start menstruating. Menstrual suppression of periods is also discussed.
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.
Menstruation is experienced by people with female reproductive systems. Learn about menstruation and what makes up a normal menstrual cycle.
A list of resources for when your child is transitioning to adult care.
An essential list of books, videos, and websites to aid new parents in raising a child to the best of their abilities.
A helpful resource on federal tax breaks for children with chronic condition in Canada.
A list of resources for transitioning to adult care.
An easy-to-understand overview of this important stage in a young person's development.
Detailed information on the effect that brain tumour treatment may have on a girl’s pubertal development and fertility.
Suicide can result from many factors. Find out about the leading causes.
Menstrual suppression uses medications to make periods more manageable. The following decision aid will help you learn about the options available for menstrual suppression and identify the options that may be best for your child or teen.
Read about tips and tricks for finding a primary health-care provider on your own.
A list of suggested online resources to provide information and to help parents and caregivers cope during COVID-19.
Learn how psychotherapy and lifestyle changes can help your child cope with anxiety.
A learning disability can be related to reading, writing or math. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities.
Learn how children and adolescents express stress through their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Find some strategies on how you can help your child.
Find answers to questions that teens may have as they go through puberty. Also find information on what you need to know before getting a tattoo or piercing.
Find out how to recognize the signs of acute pain at home and how your teen's pain is assessed in medical settings.
Watch this video to learn about the importance of consent, capacity and confidentiality in health care and what your rights are as a patient.
Watch this video for tools to cope with uncertainty and unknowns about the future. This video can help you focus on what you can control right now.
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.
Information about where to obtain financial assistance if you have a child with autism spectrum disorder.
Having 'the talk' isn't always easy. Find advice for parents and caregivers on talking to their kids about sex and reproduction.
Learn what to expect when your child makes the switch to adult care, and how to prepare them for taking charge of their own care.
The way someone reacts to and copes with a traumatic event varies from person to person. Learn about what causes trauma and when to see a health-care provider.
