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Protective isolation for blood and marrow transplant

Learn about the restrictions in protective isolation, after your child's blood and marrow transplant.

Epilepsy and sports

Children with epilepsy can participate in most sports and physical activities. Read about sports risks and benefits for children with epilepsy.

Brain disorders and mental health: Overview

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Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.

Immunization "catch-up" for children who have not been fully immunized

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Read about the standard vaccination schedule and how your child can catch up on their vaccinations if they have not been fully immunized.

Brain disorders and mental health: How to help your child cope

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Find out how you can help your child cope with the challenges of a neurological condition and any related mental health issues.

Brain disorders and mental health: Common treatments

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Discover the range of treatments and support your child if they face mental health challenges because of a neurological condition.

Physical activity and sport post heart transplant

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Find out why physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a heart transplant.

Living with a chronic condition: Overview

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Find out how a chronic condition affects your child's mental health and how to help them adjust to a recent diagnosis.

The cancer care team: Psychiatrist

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A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who can help you manage your mental health. Find out what a psychiatrist can do for you and why it is important to manage your mental health.

Emotional Well-being Tool Kit

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A list of free mental health resources available to youth in Ontario.

Organized sports: A winning formula for children

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Learn about the benefits of taking part in organized sports for your child.

COVID-19: Well-being and mental health resources

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A list of suggested online resources to provide information and to help parents and caregivers cope during COVID-19.

Supporting your mental health and wellbeing

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Learn how letting all your thoughts, feelings and sensations be with you instead of pushing them away can help your mental health.

All-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety

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Learn about the safety measures you and your family should consider before driving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV).

Physical activity and sport post lung transplant

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Learn about the important role physical activity plays in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a lung transplant.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): Overview

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Discover the causes and rates of post-traumatic stress disorder in children and teens.

Social & emotional effects for children with heart disease

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Learn about the social and emotional effects that congenital heart disease might have on a child.

Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD): Overview

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Find out the main factors contributing to OCD, its key features, and what you can do to help your child.

Nutrition: How a balanced diet and healthy eating habits can help your child's mental health

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Mark National Nutrition Month by learning about the nutrients and routines that can help with your child's mental wellbeing.

Sex education for children: Eight tips for parents

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Having 'the talk' isn't always easy. Find advice for parents and caregivers on talking to their kids about sex and reproduction.

Mental health in infants with congenital heart conditions

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It is important to pay attention to infant mental health, especially for babies with congenital heart disease (CHD). Learn how to read your baby's cues and how you can help your baby achieve their developmental milestones.

Meningitis

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Meningitis is an infection of the fluid and protective layers of tissue around the brain and spinal column. Read about the causes of meningitis as well as prevention and treatment.

Inflammation and auto-inflammation

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Inflammation is the body's protective response against infections and injuries. Auto-inflammation occurs when the body produces an inflammatory response against its own healthy tissues. Learn about the signs and symptoms of inflammation and auto-inflammation.

Developing positive eating habits

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Developing positive eating habits can be difficult. Find out what your teen can do every day to develop a healthy attitude toward food.

Intellectual development and children with heart disease

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Read about how the development of a child's intellect may be affected by a congenital heart condition.