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Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.
This user-friendly manual presents a tested treatment protocol for children and adolescents (ages 6 to 18) struggling with obsessive?compulsive disorder (OCD). Ten flexible modules give clinicians tools for engaging kids and their parents and implementing successful exposure and response prevention…
In a large-size format for easy photocopying, this user-friendly manual presents a tested treatment protocol for children and adolescents (ages 6 to 18) struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Ten flexible modules give clinicians tools for engaging kids and their parents and implementi…
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Written by eating-disorder specialists, this book will help caregivers to reach out to young people having difficulty cooperating with treatment for an eating disorder. The authors use of analogies and metaphors helps to crystallize a practical understanding of eating disorders and the crucial aspe…
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Eating disorders in the family can make meal times extremely difficult for youth, parents, and siblings. This video demonstrates strategies that can be used before, during, and after meals to provide structure and support for youth with eating disorders. The strategies presented in this video are s…
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Explains what a seizure is, what you should and should not do when your child is having a seizure.
This pamphlet provides information about a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Informs parents what to look for after their child has suffered a head injury, including how to care for your child in the first 24 hours after bringing them home.
This pamphlet offers advice for parents and caregivers on how to know if your child has a fever, what you can do at home, and how it's diagnosed by a doctor.
This pamphlet offers advice to parents and caregivers on how to care for your child with croup. It explains croup, the symptoms, what you can do at home, how it's diagnosed and also how it's treated.
Advice sheet for parents on how to take care of your baby when he or she has colic. Includes tips on what you can do to help, when to see your family doctor, and when to bring your baby to the Emergency Deparment.
This pamphlet provides information for new parents about the flu, precautions they can take to protect their baby from the flu virus, and what will happen if you or your baby gets the flu while staying in the hospital.
This pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
In Punjabi, this pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
Children with Regulation Disorders of Sensory Processing struggle to regulate their emotions and behaviors in response to sensory stimulation. This book explains how to recognize these disorders, which are often misdiagnosed, and offers practical ways of helping children with regulation disorders.;…
In Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
Provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
As a new parent you may have questions about what to expect following the birth of your baby. This booklet is organized to follow your journey through the hospital immediately following delivery and provides information for when you and your baby are home.; This booklet is a companion to the bcwome…
Written in Punjabi, this pamphlet provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
Written in Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
Threatened preterm labour is a term of labour that happens at least 3 or more weeks before your expected date of birth. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
This pamphlet describes common fractures, how bones heal, different kinds of casts and splints, how to take care of the injured limb, and information about how the cast is removed.
Fentanyl offers a medium amount of pain relief during during labour. This overview explains how fentanyl is given during labour, and includes a list of possible side effects for you and your baby.
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
This book as meant as a companion to Taming worry dragons: A manual for children, parents, and other coaches. It is not meant as a standalone book. This is part of the TWD Series.; This pocket-sized book provides an overview of taming worry dragons (types of worries, how they affect your body and t…
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Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Fentanyl offers a medium amount of pain relief during during labour. This overview explains how fentanyl is given during labour, and includes a list of possible side effects for you and your baby.
Fentanyl offers a medium amount of pain relief during during labour. This overview explains how fentanyl is given during labour, and includes a list of possible side effects for you and your baby.
This edition includes the latest Institute of Medicine diagnostic criteria and terms, special considerations for infants and adolescents, parent needs, and an expanded resource list. A must for any parent or professional caring for a child or adult who has the disorder.
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Explains the timing, procedure and care for alveolar cleft bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents and guardians with children undergoing the surgery.
Fentanyl offers a medium amount of pain relief during during labour. This overview explains how fentanyl is given during labour, and includes a list of possible side effects for you and your baby.
Fentanyl offers a medium amount of pain relief during during labour. This overview explains how fentanyl is given during labour, and includes a list of possible side effects for you and your baby.
This pamphlet was developed by the Neurosciences Department at BC Children's Hospital to provide tips for families on recording seizures by using a "Seizure Log."
This handout provides an overview of high blood pressure during pregnancy. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
This pamphlet answers the most frequently asked questions about when your water breaks early, also known as premature rupture of membranes or PROM.
This guide was created to help women who are dealing with anxiety during pregnancy and following the birth of their baby. It includes educational information that may be worked through gradually, and will help you to better manage symptoms by making changes in your thinking, behavior and self-care …
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Top experts James Lock and Daniel Le Grange explain what you need to know about eating disorders, which treatments work, and why it is absolutely essential to play an active role in your teen's recovery--even though parents have often been told to take a back seat. Learn how to monitor your teen's …
In this inspiring book, Harvard-trained child and adult psychiatrist and expert in human motivation Dr. Shimi Kang provides a guide to the art and science of inspiring children to develop their own internal drive and a lifelong love of learning. Drawing on the latest neuroscience and behavioral res…
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A guide for parents of children and adolescents who have difficulty with executive functioning skills including; planning and organization, self-monitoring, impulse control, working memory, and initiating tasks. This book offers short-term strategies and ways to build skills needed for long-term, …
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This new addition to the TWD group of treatment manuals is a workbook for parents attending the 10 session concurrent parent group for the TWD therapy group for anxious children. It functions both as a guide for the therapist and a workbook for parents.; The manual includes session outlines and co…
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Contains information for families on Reduced Placental Function. This handout answers commonly asked questions, including: What is placental function? What does this mean for the baby? What will my nurse do? When do I need to call for help?
What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work offers parents an effective, step-by-step guide to some of the most common struggles for kids aged 5-12. Written by mental health professionals with over 30 years' experience listening to kids' thoughts and feelings, this book provides a framework to e…
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Created by health care professionals at BC Children's Hospital, this manual helps teach kids how to manage their anxiety. Using cognitive behavioural therapy in a language kids can understand, it explains what anxiety is and provides helpful coping strategies. There are also tips for parents and ot…
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This pamphlet provides information and suggestions for how to support a woman who's currently in or has been in an abusive relationship.
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with respiratory support.
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with feeding support.