Suggestions for parents and caregivers of a young person with a developmental disability who has just started or is about to start menstruating. Menstrual suppression of periods is also discussed.
Puberty is a stage of development where your child's body starts to take on adult form. Learn about puberty in girls and how to talk to your daughter about puberty.
Menstruation is experienced by people with female reproductive systems. Learn about menstruation and what makes up a normal menstrual cycle.
A list of resources for when your child is transitioning to adult care.
An essential list of books, videos, and websites to aid new parents in raising a child to the best of their abilities.
A list of resources for transitioning to adult care.
An easy-to-understand overview of this important stage in a young person's development.
Detailed information on the effect that brain tumour treatment may have on a girl’s pubertal development and fertility.
Menstrual suppression uses medications to make periods more manageable. The following decision aid will help you learn about the options available for menstrual suppression and identify the options that may be best for your child or teen.
Read about tips and tricks for finding a primary health-care provider on your own.
A list of suggested online resources to provide information and to help parents and caregivers cope during COVID-19.
Find answers to questions that teens may have as they go through puberty. Also find information on what you need to know before getting a tattoo or piercing.
Watch this video for tools to cope with uncertainty and unknowns about the future. This video can help you focus on what you can control right now.
Find out how to recognize the signs of acute pain at home and how your teen's pain is assessed in medical settings.
Learn how psychotherapy and lifestyle changes can help your child cope with anxiety.
Read about the causes and symptoms of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and how the condition is treated.
Children with chronic health issues may be more likely to be bullied and also have parents that are overprotective. Learn what you can do to deal with these issues.
Having 'the talk' isn't always easy. Find advice for parents and caregivers on talking to their kids about sex and reproduction.
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 signs and symptoms of anxiety in children and teens.
A learning disability can be related to reading, writing or math. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities.
Watch this video to learn about the importance of consent, capacity and confidentiality in health care and what your rights are as a patient.
Learn what to expect when your child makes the switch to adult care, and how to prepare them for taking charge of their own care.
Learn about the causes of anxiety, how to tell if your child has an anxiety disorder and how best to respond.
Information about where to obtain financial assistance if you have a child with autism spectrum disorder.
