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Understanding type 1 diabetes in the family: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121350
Renfrew, Ruth, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FL 800 REN 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
In graphic novel format, the Medikidz, superheroes from the planet Mediland, help Caitlin and Daniel understand diabetes and how it can affect them and their family.
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Alternate Title
Medikids
Author
Renfrew, Ruth
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Quigley, Columba
Ferreira, Marcelo
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 12 p.
Series
Medikids
Subject
Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus - Children
Diabetes Mellitus - Young Adults
Abstract
In graphic novel format, the Medikidz, superheroes from the planet Mediland, help Caitlin and Daniel understand diabetes and how it can affect them and their family.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FL 800 REN 2018

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Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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Understanding type 1 diabetes: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121431
Renfrew, Ruth, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FL 800.5 REN 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Join Tim on his journey through the human body to learn more about type 1 diabetes symptoms and treatment.
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Alternate Title
Medikids
Author
Renfrew, Ruth
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Quigley, Columba
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 16 p.
Series
Medikids
Subject
Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus - Children
Abstract
Join Tim on his journey through the human body to learn more about type 1 diabetes symptoms and treatment.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FL 800.5 REN 2018

Copies

BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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Understanding food allergy: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121432
Renfrew, Ruth, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FF 470 REN 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Join Lilian on her journey to learn how food allergies affect the body, steps to take to avoid allergic reactions, and what to do in an emergency.
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Alternate Title
Medikids
Author
Renfrew, Ruth
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Quigley, Columba
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 12 p.
Series
Medikids
Subject
Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus - Children
Abstract
Join Lilian on her journey to learn how food allergies affect the body, steps to take to avoid allergic reactions, and what to do in an emergency.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FF 470 REN 2018

Copies

BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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The science of making friends: Helping socially challenged teens and young adults

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123298
Laugeson, Elizabeth, Robison, John Elder. Jossey-Bass , 2013.
Material Type
Book
DVD
Call Number
FM 272 LAU 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book is for parents and caregivers of teens and young adults with social challenges (including Autism Spectrum, ADHD, bipolar, and other conditions). It is a is a step-by-step guide to making and keeping friends. With concrete rules and steps of social etiquette, parents will be able to assist…
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Author
Laugeson, Elizabeth
Robison, John Elder
Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
384 p.; DVD
Subject
Young Adults - Social Behaviour
Friendship
Social Skills
Abstract
This book is for parents and caregivers of teens and young adults with social challenges (including Autism Spectrum, ADHD, bipolar, and other conditions). It is a is a step-by-step guide to making and keeping friends. With concrete rules and steps of social etiquette, parents will be able to assist in improving conversational skills, expanding social opportunities, and developing strategies for handling peer rejection. Includes role-playing exercises for practising each skill.
ISBN
9781118127216
Language
English
Material Type
Book
DVD
Call Number
FM 272 LAU 2013

Copies

BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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No tears, no fears... 13 years later: Children coping with pain

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109744
Kuttner, Leora (Executive Producer), McDonald, Lawrence (Director). , 1998.
Material Type
DVD
Call Number
FE 550 KUT 1998b
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Children, now young adults, who participated in pain management program "No Fears No Tears, 1986." discuss the impact of cancer on their lives.
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Alternate Title
No fears no tears 13 years later
Author
Kuttner, Leora (Executive Producer)
McDonald, Lawrence (Director)
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
1 DVD: 46 min.
Subject
Pain
Chronic Pain
Cancer Pain Control-Coping
Abstract
Children, now young adults, who participated in pain management program "No Fears No Tears, 1986." discuss the impact of cancer on their lives.
Language
English
Material Type
DVD
Call Number
FE 550 KUT 1998b

Copies

Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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Partnership guide: A resource to support children to understand and participate when serious illness decisions are considered

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122906
Ethics Department and Patient Partners. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital & BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Partnership-Guide.pdf
Material Type
Online
Booklet
This resource from BC Children?s Hospital can support families to explore their perspectives together and incorporate ways to foster the appropriate inclusion of children in healthcare decisions.; The Partnership Guide was developed to improve the guidance, support and participation of children ag…
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Partnership-Guide.pdf
Corporate Author
Ethics Department and Patient Partners
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital & BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
21 pages
Subject
Pain Control
Abstract
This resource from BC Children?s Hospital can support families to explore their perspectives together and incorporate ways to foster the appropriate inclusion of children in healthcare decisions.
The Partnership Guide was developed to improve the guidance, support and participation of children aged 7-14 years with serious illness. This education resource provides up to date research knowledge in the area of child participation, pediatric decision making and child-focused activities and interventions to support children with this process.
Fostering the developing autonomy of children is an essential ethical principle and this guide supports the inclusion of children in decision-making to their ability and desire, to participate in decisions that impact their health.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Booklet
URLs
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Partnership-Guide.pdf
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You, your child, and arthritis

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123813
Arthritis Society. Toronto, ON: Arthritis Society , 2020. 6th ed.
URL
https://arthritis.ca/getmedia/42e31329-43c9-433b-89fb-7e3fc4f30493/ChildhoodArthritis_July23_2020.pdf
Material Type
Booklet
Online
You, Your Child [and] Arthritis is a valuable resource for families of children with juvenile arthritis (JA). This guide provides the information parents/caregivers need to understand their child?s disease and to feel comfortable caring for them. It also covers the different types of juvenile arthr…
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  1 url  
URL
https://arthritis.ca/getmedia/42e31329-43c9-433b-89fb-7e3fc4f30493/ChildhoodArthritis_July23_2020.pdf
Corporate Author
Arthritis Society
Responsibility
Revised by Shirley ML Tse, MD, FRCPC , Associate Professor, University of Toronto, Program Director, Division of Rheumatology, SickKids. *Review support by Pamela Jarvis, RSSW, Arthritis Society and Michelle Bridge, OT Reg. (Ont.), ACPAC, Arthritis Society.
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Arthritis Society
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF; 24 pages
Subject
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Abstract
You, Your Child [and] Arthritis is a valuable resource for families of children with juvenile arthritis (JA). This guide provides the information parents/caregivers need to understand their child?s disease and to feel comfortable caring for them. It also covers the different types of juvenile arthritis, current treatments including medications, and other important elements of treatment, such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy. In addition, there are important sections for parents/caregivers learning to cope with a child who has a chronic disease. Pediatric rheumatology teams across Canada recommend and endorse this resource for all families of children with arthritis.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
URLs
https://arthritis.ca/getmedia/42e31329-43c9-433b-89fb-7e3fc4f30493/ChildhoodArthritis_July23_2020.pdf
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Understanding the hospital team: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121424
Renfrew, Ruth, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 210 REN 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Join Jonathan on his journey to learn about all the people on his health care team who will support him before, during, and after his medical procedure.
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Alternate Title
Medikids
Author
Renfrew, Ruth
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Quigley, Columba
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 8 p.
Series
Medikids
Subject
Hospitals
Hospitalization
Hospitals Services
Children's Health
Children's Health-Pediatrics
Children's Hospitalization
Abstract
Join Jonathan on his journey to learn about all the people on his health care team who will support him before, during, and after his medical procedure.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR GK 210 REN 2018

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BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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Understanding leukemia: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121420
Renfrew, Ruth, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 350.5 REN 2018
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Join Charlie on his journey to learn how leukemia is diagnosed, what cancer does to the body, and what to expect with leukemia treatment.
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Alternate Title
Medikids
Author
Renfrew, Ruth
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Quigley, Columba
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 12 p.
Series
Medikids
Subject
Leukemia-Children
Abstract
Join Charlie on his journey to learn how leukemia is diagnosed, what cancer does to the body, and what to expect with leukemia treatment.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FE 350.5 REN 2018

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BC Children's and Women's Family Library On Loan, due Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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