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Congenital hand anomaly (hand difference)

A congenital hand anomaly is a hand or arm deformity that develops during pregnancy or birth. Learn how to help your child function independently.

Facial difference: Confronting the challenges of bullying

When children have facial differences, they may be more likely to experience bullying than their peers. As a parent, you can help your child confront these challenges.

Relaxation and cancer treatment

Relaxation is a skill that you can learn and practice over time. Find out why you should practice relaxation and when to use these techniques.

Talking to teachers about your transplant

Leukemia and weight gain

Learn why children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are at risk for becoming overweight.

Epilepsy at school

School is a large part of every child’s life. Along with engaging in academic learning, children learn how to communicate, interact and socialize with their teachers and peers at school. Read how to help make a positive learning experience for your child.

Pharmacogenetics: Using precision medicine to find the right medication at the right dose

Pharmacogenetics is an example of precision medicine that uses a person’s genetic make-up to predict medication response.

Brachial plexus palsy: Skills for daily living

Children with one arm weakness need to learn ways to adapt so that they can accomplish everyday tasks. Find tips and strategies for daily activities.

Hemophilia: Managing pain

Teens living with hemophilia can learn about pains related to their bleeds, including the difference between acute and chronic pain.

Sickle cell disease: Making a plan for school

Learn about some of the accommodations that may be available to make school more comfortable for your teen with sickle cell disease. Also find tips for communicating your teen's needs to their teachers.

Common concerns about kidney transplant surgery

Physical activity for children with congenital heart disease

Learn about the impact of that a child's heart condition may have on their physical abilities.

Signs & symptoms of a heart condition

Read about the signs and symptoms of childhood heart disease, which vary in severity. Find out the most common symptoms of a heart condition.

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

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

Common concerns about liver transplant surgery

Dealing with teasing and bullying after a transplant

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.

Letters for your child's school

When you have a child with a complex health condition it is a good idea to write a letter to your child's school to give them the information they need.

How to support your child after a dog bite

When a child experiences a dog bite it can impact them and their families. Find out what to expect after a dog bite and how to support your child.

Talking to your teacher about your juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Goal of treatment

Find out how limb reconstruction surgery can lengthen and repair shorter or crooked limbs.

Learning & education: Before your child goes back to school

Essential information regarding issues that one should consider and take into account before sending a child with a heart condition back to school.

Feeling good about yourself when you have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Communicating with others about your child's needs

When you are the parent of a child with a complex condition you will need to talk with many different people. Learn some strategies to help with this communication.

Sickle cell disease: Improving your sleep habits

Learn how sleep training and creating a nesting place for relaxing activities can help you fall asleep more easily.