Website for When Dementia is in the House: Advice for Parents
This page is for those who take care of a family member living with dementia and at the same time have children or teenagers in their care. It gives advice on how to explain dementia to children and how to find moments of peace and joy in this emotionally difficult journey for all involved. There are also tips on how to find help and links to support groups and other organizations.
Subject Headings Caregiving, Children, Dementia
Published by National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly (NICE) ([2018]) CAN
Last modified on 04/06/2018
Website for Parents and Caregivers
This website offers information on parenting and mental health issues in children. It may help parents to identify mental health problems and mental disorders in youth and children and it suggests the first steps to effective treatment.
Subject Headings Parenting, Children, Mental Health/Illness - general , Mental Disorders
Published by Children's Mental Health Ontario (2018) CAN
Last modified on 05/29/2018
Pdf document for A Parent's Guide to Immunization
The guide explains why immunization of babies and young children is important and how it can prevent serious diseases. It explains safety concerns around immunization, provides a vaccination schedule for babies and explains how a child may react to a vaccine.
Subject Headings Immunization, Children
Published by Public Health Agency of Canada (2009) CAN
Last modified on 08/20/2019
Website for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Canada
JDRF has been a global leader in the search for an end to Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), through both research funding and advocacy. JDRF is actively involved in development of prevention, treatment and cure therapies and treatments.
Subject Headings Children, Diabetes Mellitus
Published by JDRF National Support Office (2016) CAN
Last modified on 04/11/2018
By Peter Chaban, 2009
Website for Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Resource Centre
This AboutKidsHealth webpage provides comprehensive information about ADHD in children. It helps to understand what causes attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and how it affects your child’s brain function, learning, and behaviour. Other sections cover diagnosis, diagnosis, treatment, learning strategies and more.
Subject Headings Children, Attention Deficit Disorder
Published by Hospital for Sick Children (2009) CAN
Last modified on 09/24/2020
Pdf document for Muscle Facts: Parent Guide
This publication provides information and advice for parents of a child living with neuromuscular disorder. Section include, coping with child's diagnosis, sharing diagnosis with siblings, school-related issues, exercises and recreation and more.
Subject Headings Muscular Dystrophy, Children
Published by Muscular Dystrophy Canada (2012) CAN
Website for Caring for Kids
The website provides reliable information for parents on various aspects of child health and child physical, mental and social development. There are sections on child safety, immunization, behaviour problems and parenting, learning and more.
Subject Headings Parenting, Infants, Children
Published by Canadian Paediatric Society (2017) CAN
Website for Diabetes Center
Information is designed to help children living with diabetes and their parents to cope with this disease. Physical, psychological and emotional aspects of daily dealing with diabetes are discussed with help of illustrations, graphics and videos.
Published by The Nemours Foundation (2016) USA
Last modified on 06/27/2016
By Pete Moore and Jessica Bird, 2014
Pdf document for My Pain Toolkit: For Young People and Teenagers Living with Pain
My Pain Toolkit is a simple guide that gives you some handy tips and skills to help you to understand and manage pain better. This toolkit provides steps for taking control of your pain and live life better despite your pain.
Subject Headings Children, Pain, Self - Care
Published by Pete Moore, Jessica Bird & Dr Frances Cole (2014) CAN
Last modified on 04/02/2019
Website for ZERO to THREE
ZERO TO THREE works to ensure that babies and toddlers benefit from the early connections that are critical to their well-being and development. The website explores critical issues of early development, learning and communication in young children. It also covers topics related to parenting and government policies regarding early child care.
Published by National Centre for Infants, Toddlers and Families (2017) USA
Last modified on 02/13/2017
Pdf document for Understanding How Vaccines Work
This fact sheet explains how the body fights infection and how vaccines work to protect people by producing better immunity. It also lists five types of vaccines commonly received by infants and young children.
Published by Centers for Disease Control and prevention ([2013]) USA
Last modified on 04/21/2017
Video for Arthritis Awareness Videos
The Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF) has funded arthritis research to understand the causes, preventions and development of new treatments for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, juvenile arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. These series of videos was developed to raise awareness of juvenile arthritis and to provide updated information on research done in this area.
Subject Headings Arthritis, Patient Advocacy, Children
Published by Arthritis National Research Foundation (2016) CAN
Last modified on 06/20/2016
Website for HealthyChildren.org
HealthyChildren.org is the parenting website backed by 66,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. The website organizes information be age groups from prenatal and infants to young adults. Parents can find here information related to child health or a more specific guidance on parenting issues.
Published by American Academy of Pediatrics (2017) USA
Website for Juvenile Arthritis
Growing up with arthritis can be challenging. However, with care from a team of rheumatology professionals, most children with arthritis live full and active lives. Information on causes, diagnosis, treatment and living well with arthritis is provided.
Subject Headings Arthritis, Children
Published by American College of Rheumatology (2016) USA