With adolescence often come new communication challenges for parents and caregivers. Learn about some of the barriers to good communication and how to overcome them.
While it may not be possible to completely eliminate negative communication with your teen, you can create balance by increasing positive communication. Discover five tips for more positive communication with your teen.
Learn about different types of communication and find out why good communication is important when you have sickle cell disease.
Communicating over the internet is convenient, especially to connect with other teens affected by cancer, but there are things you need to consider. Learn tips to keep you safe online.
Learn about some of the things that can get in the way of healthy sleep, including caffeine and medications.
Cyberbullying is a type of bullying that uses the internet, texting and social media. Learn what cyberbullying looks like and what to do about it.
The internet is a useful resource to find information on cancer and treatments, but there is also a lot of misinformation. Find out tips to help you know where to go for reliable info and to help you think critically.
Discover online and community resources and support groups that can help you adjust to life after treatment and cope with any changes you feel or experience.
Talking with your teenager can be difficult and even stressful at times. However, having effective communication skills can help ease that stress.
Cyberbullying happens through the internet, texting or social media. Learn about what it looks like and what you can do for your child.
Find out how to create safe walking routines for your child.
Teens learn how to find accurate information about hemophilia.
Learn about virtual care, how to prepare for it and what to expect during a virtual video visit.
Communication skills are something you can constantly improve on. Find out how you can become a better communicator.
It's important that you communicate with your health-care team and your family about how you're feeling and what you're thinking during cancer treatment. Learn more about why communication is important and how to becoem a better communicator.
Discover multimedia resources that can offer you information and support throughout cancer treatment and beyond.
Teens living with hemophilia can learn how the body forms clots to stop bleeds.
Behaviour rehearsal is a distraction technique that can help you prepare for a stressful event. Learn practice tips to help you improve this technique.
Learning more about your teenager’s cancer and about how to help your teen cope and thrive despite it, is one way to help reduce your stress and worries. Having some knowledge may help you feel like you have more control.
Learn how the liver, gall bladder and pancreas help the body digest food.
Talking to your health-care team can be difficult, especially for teenagers. Learn tips to help you feel more comforable speaking with your health-care team.
A communication system keeps friends and family aware of what is happening, without you needing to contact everyone yourself. Find out how you can set up a communication system when your child is being treated for cancer.
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