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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.

Depression and depressive disorders

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.

Encouraging healthy habits during and after cancer treatment

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

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: Improving your sleep habits

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

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.

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.

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.

The financial impact of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

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

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.

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.

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.

Prednisone: What to eat while you are taking prednisone

Information about what to eat to reduce the chances of side effects while taking prednisone.

Sickle cell disease and problem solving: Going through Steps 1 to 5

If you have completed the five steps of the Bright IDEAS system and are not satisfied with the result, you might need to go back and try Steps 1 to 5 again. Read through the case study for an example of what this can look like.

Getting help when your child is in hospital

Coping with your child's illness as a parent means taking care of yourself. Learn practical stress relief approaches for parents.

Forearm fracture

A broken forearm requires six to eight weeks in a cast to heal. Read about follow-up appointments and care for your child's arm after the cast has been removed.

Intussusception: Before and after surgery

Learn more about intussusception and how you can properly care for your child before and after surgery.

In-hospital hemodialysis

Find out what is involved in in-hospital hemodialysis and its benefits.

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.

Attention focusing

Primary immune deficiency (PID)

This page explains the diagnosis and treatment of primary immune deficiency (PID), a genetic condition that weakens the immune system.

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.