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Transplant: Impact on family finances

Learn what you can do to try and minimize the impact of your child's chronic health issues on your family finances.

Depression and depressive disorders

Adjusting to life off cancer treatment

Finishing cancer treatment is a major milestone, but it may take time to readjust to "normal" life. Read about adjusting to life off treatment.

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.

Encouraging healthy habits during and after cancer treatment

Encourage healthy habits in your teen during cancer treatment and after with these expert tips.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): How to help your child

Learn how to avoid contributing to your child's OCD symptoms and to use limits, consistency and praise to improve symptoms over time.

Relaxation methods for sickle cell pain: Progressive muscle relaxation with tension

Sickle cell pain can cause you to sit, stand or move in uncomfortable ways that increase muscle tension, muscle weakness and pain. Find out how progressive muscle relaxation can help with this.

Sickle cell disease: Tips for healthy sleep

Discover seven tips to help you fall asleep and get the best sleep possible.

Alcohol

Learn about alcohol and the associated health risks. Knowing the short- and long-term effects can help you make decisions about using alcohol.

Elbow fracture

A half cast is used to help heal an elbow fracture. Learn about taking the cast off, and how to care for your child's arm once the cast is removed.

Staying at the hospital: Advice for teens

Being in the hospital does not have to mean no fun. Learn tips on how to make the most out of your stay.

Pacemaker: Caring for your child at home

A pacemaker is a small device that uses electrical impulses to control the speed and rhythm of your child's heartbeat. Learn how to care for your child with a pacemaker.

The financial impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

This page describes the financial impact your teen's JIA can have on the family.

Sleep tips: How to help your child get a good night's sleep

Sleep brings many physical and mental benefits. Follow these tips to help your child fall asleep and stay asleep through the night.

The impact of cancer on extended family

Members of your extended family, such as aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents are also affected by your teen’s cancer. They are likely experiencing similar feelings to yours. Access to accurate information and frequent updates can help your extended family cope.

Newborn circumcision: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to take care of your newborn son after he is circumcised.

Setting limits and staying safe with screen time

Too much screen time can have a negative effect on your mental health. Find out how to set limits on your screen time and how to stay safe online.

Managing daily tasks when your child has cancer

Learn strategies to help you manage daily tasks inbetween caring for your child with cancer.

The impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) on parents

Learn strategies to cope with the stress and worry of having a child or teenager with JIA.

Myelogram: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to how to care for your child at home after a myelogram.

Impact of cancer on your family

Learn about the impact your child's cancer diagnosis can have on your family, and some strategies that can help your family cope.

Transplant: How to get support from your network

Learn how to make the most of your network to get the support you need when a child has a long-term illness.

Suppository instructions

Learn how to give your child medication using a suppository. Included are some tips on how to make giving the suppository easier.

Hernia repair: Care for your child after the operation

This page is about the surgery to repair a hernia. This information lets parents know what to expect if their child is having an operation to fix a hernia.

Keeping kids on the move

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