Most people with epilepsy can have full social, sexual, and family lives. Read about issues surrounding sex and reproduction for those with epilepsy.
This guide outlines what children can understand about sexuality and reproduction at different stages.
Having 'the talk' isn't always easy. Find advice for parents and caregivers on talking to their kids about sex and reproduction.
Germ cell tumours are a type of cancer that start in the germ cells. Learn about where germ cell tumours are most commonly found, how they are diagnosed and the main types of treatment.
Detailed information on the effect that brain tumour treatment may have on a girl’s pubertal development and fertility.
Detailed information on the effects that brain tumour treatment may have on a child's fertility and pubertal development.
Recommendations for navigating your way through the health-care system as a teenager and gaining independence in managing your own health care.
Learn how chemotherapy works with this click-through animation that shows how chemotherapy affects cells in the body.
Recommendations for helping your child navigate through the health-care system as a teenager and gain independence in managing their own health care.
May is Celiac Awareness Month. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and how gluten affects people with celiac disease.
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This page contains a series of links to activities and games that support the different strategies of the CARD system.
Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.
Health games and videos for kids.
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A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.
Learn about pregnancy and heart conditions. Though it isn't entirely risk-free, many women with congenital heart disease have healthy pregnancies.
An in-depth discussion of chemotherapy for children suffering from various types of brain tumours.
