As your child enters the pre-teen years, they have more opportunities to express their independence. Find out how to support their mental health, prepare for puberty and handle influences from the media.
Provides information about the various services that are available in schools for children with autism spectrum disorder. Also provides information about other programs that can be used to help pre-school and school-age children.
Otitis media is a middle ear infection caused by a backup of fluid behind the eardrum. Learn the causes, symptoms, prevention and treatment of otitis media.
Discover some tips to help your child learn fundamental movement skills.
Cyberbullying happens through the internet, texting or social media. Learn about what it looks like and what you can do for your child.
Follow these money milestones to teach your preschooler, tween or teen about the basics of money.
Discover how physical activity can improve your child's physical health, brain function and mood.
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.
Mark Family Literacy Day by learning the reading and writing tasks a child can normally complete at different ages and stages.
Find out how you can help your child cope with the challenges of a neurological condition and any related mental health issues.
Learn more about body image and how having a positive body image can improve your overall health.
Learn how children and adolescents express stress through their thoughts, feelings and behaviours. Find some strategies on how you can help your child.
Learn about the important role physical activity plays in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a lung transplant.
Find out which substances teens use most often, and why, and what to do if you are concerned about your teen’s substance use.
Learn more about the options for transitioning and helpful resources for transgender youth and their families.
Learn about the signs and symptoms of hearing loss in babies and toddlers and what happens during the infant hearing screening process.
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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.
Find resources to help your overall health and wellbeing including articles on how to get more sleep, nutrition, screen time and building resilience.
Provides information about the various social and recreational resources that are available for children with disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder.
A list of free mental health resources available to youth in Ontario.
Find out about some of the treatments and coping mechanisms available for bipolar disorder, including medications, psychotherapy and lifestyle changes.
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder. Find out about the types of bipolar disorder, the symptoms and how it is diagnosed.
Physical activity plays an important role in improving the social, emotional and physical health of children who have had a liver transplant.
