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Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.
Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.
What Happens When a Kid Has Cancer is a book written with purpose of relieving the anxiety and confusion that comes from a child's cancer diagnosis and treatment.; What Happens When a Kid Has Cancer covers the main points of pediatric cancer, what it is and what the experience of treatment is like,…
| copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Monday, March 4, 2024 | ||
| copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
This first experiences series uncovers the worries and fears associated with big life changes that young children might experience and provides reassurance by explaining how they might feel and shows ways that children can learn to cope with these feelings.; The sensitively written story provides g…
| copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Friday, May 17, 2024 |
"All Siblings Are Important" is a book about all kinds of sibling relationships. This book honors the many feelings that come with being a sibling and is a good conversation starter for caregivers who want to talk to children about the dynamics or feelings happening within a sibling relationship or…
| BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, July 2, 2024 |
Having a brother or sister can be tough. It can also be great, but it's hard to see the great parts with so many bad parts getting in the way. Problems like fighting and bossing. Teasing and jealousy. Tattling. Pestering. And more.; But what if you could do something about those problems? Clear the…
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This little sister might not use words, but she's got plenty to say. Narrated through thought bubbles, this energetic book invites readers into the day of a nonverbal girl with autism. She has so much to do - games to play, spaghetti to eat, and a missing stuffed animal to find! Sometimes life can …
| BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Monday, March 4, 2024 |
Getting along with your sister is never easy, especially if your brains work in different ways! Based on the author's childhood, Me and My Sister is a gentle exploration of growing up with an autistic sibling.; Life in a neurodiverse home isn't straightforward: these siblings communicate and behave…
| copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Monday, March 4, 2024 | ||
| copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
This engaging picture book shows how two little crow siblings - one of them on the autism spectrum - deal with the different sensory experiences they encounter at a friend?s birthday party.; Piper and her little brother Otto, who is on the autism spectrum, are excited to attend a birthday party for…
| BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Monday, March 4, 2024 |
Do you ever feel scared when your sibling has to stay overnight at the hospital? Or feel icky when people stare at your family in public? You're not alone. Read along with 7-year-old Luna as she shares some of the challenges - and the unique joys and triumphs - of having a sibling with physical and…
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Join Mia and Stewart as they learn how bodies work, why some bodies don't always feel good, and what to do when someone they love has an illness that won't go away.
| copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Friday, May 17, 2024 | ||
| copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
In this inspiring story, a child tells us how they feel after losing their baby brother. Their grief journey is brought to life through illustrations, giving us a glimpse into their inner world. Helpful strategies and tips are also included.
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Written by leading mental health professionals, this warm and accessible parenting book for children with chronic illnesses offers clear, practical guidance for all aspects of the journey. It is recommended by professionals at the American Diabetes Association, Invisible Disabilities Association, t…
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In this book we meet a child who has cancer named Jane. Jane explains what cancer is and some of the therapies used to combat cancer while her own body exhibits some of the symptoms of cancer therapy. My Cancer was created to help young children entering cancer therapy understand and explain what i…
My Scans is a simple book for children designed in collaboration with parents of oncology children to help with anxiety associated with scans. This book includes short descriptions of experiences associated with Ultrasounds, PET scans, CT scans and MRI scans.
This book helps parents introduce their older children to the unfamiliar, and often frightening, NICU environment. Our New Baby is in the NICU encourages siblings to express their feelings and ask questions about their baby brother or sister. Used as a tool for initiating difficult conversations su…
| Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Monday, March 4, 2024 | ||
| Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | Available |
Nanuq is so excited when she finds out she is going to be a big sister! She thinks about all the fun things she will do with her new sibling. But when her baby brother is born, he cries all the time. Her parents are so busy with the baby, they don?t have time for her anymore. Nanuq feels lonely. Is…
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Describes the many emotions involved in dealing with the death of a loved one and discusses how to work through such a situation.
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This handout is for parents and caregivers of children having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn how your child's siblings may feel, and how you can help them cope with their sibling's surgery.
Dinah, a young girl with Down Syndrome, loves to play games with her older sister, Chloe, but she's not very good at the still and quiet kind. When her not-so-sneaky efforts to get into the big kids' game backfire, Dinah realizes she might need to adapt a few of her own behaviors. In the process, s…
| BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Wednesday, April 3, 2024 |
Sophie is a strong and brave little girl who talks about how she had cancer at a very young age. Sophie takes you on a journey of her time at the hospital, her battle with cancer and a brief period of her life after, in remission. She is excited to share her story with other children to help them b…
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The Pain Squad electronic pain diary is a tool created for kids with cancer to fight back against their pain. Developed by researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), this is an evidence-based pain diary that plays like a game and is recommended for children 8 to 18 years of age with …
My Central Line is a book for infants who have received a Hickman Central Line for cancer therapy and other diseases. My Central Line introduces the Hickman line in a quick, simple way with beautiful, colourful easy to understand illustrations and easy read text.
Every parent wants the same thing: for their child to enjoy a long and fulfilling life. But what happens when things don't go according to plan? What happens when parents have to become advocates for their child's healthcare needs? Who decides what is in a child's 'best interests'?; Stephanie Nimmo…
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From tantrums to technology to talking to kids about tough topics, How To Talk When Kids Won?t Listen offers concrete strategies for these and many more difficult situations.; Part One introduces readers to the How To Talk ?toolbox,? with whimsical cartoons demonstrating the basic communication ski…
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This book is an authoritative guide to understanding and helping a teenager with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, or other eating disorders. It combines the latest science--including the newest treatments and most up-to-date resear…
This book "will guide you through your baby's time in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), helping you communicate with members of the NICU team, ask the right questions, and participate as a valuable partner in care. This volume also features inspirational stories from other parents' NICU expe…
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Children and adolescents with chronic illnesses, particularly those accompanied by debilitating, painful, and/or fatiguing symptoms, face challenges that may prove disruptive to physical, psychological, and social development. Based on extensive research and clinical expertise, Children's Health an…
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Youth with chronic illnesses face challenges that may prove disruptive to physical, psychological, and social development. Based on extensive research and clinical expertise, Children's Health and Illness Recovery Program (CHIRP) is an interdisciplinary cognitive behavioral and family systems-based…
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Anxiety is the leading childhood mental health diagnosis.; This book teaches young children about their anxiety (worries) and how to relax their bodies. The book is filled with wonderfully goofy illustrations that communicate how to recognize stress and moods before they spin out of control.; The d…
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The social world is a big, complicated place that requires us to constantly figure out hidden rules in situations to help us make sense of how we are all interpreting and responding to each other?s actions and reactions. This book teaches students how to recognize and develop social skills. Every o…
| BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Thursday, June 6, 2024 |
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…
| copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | ||
| copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Wednesday, February 14, 2024 | ||
| copy 3 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Friday, January 26, 2024 |
This book tackles children's feelings of anxiety around current events and what is portrayed in the news. Scary news is an inevitable part of life. This book can support and guide efforts to help scary news seem a bit more manageable for young people.; Whether from television news reports, the car …
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This book tells true and poignant stories from both sides of the physician-patient/parent relationship and provides a unique glimpse into how parents and physicians think, feel, and interact. The stories are grouped under four sections: Hope, Compassion, Communication, and Trust.; Each section incl…
This book tells true and poignant stories from both sides of the physician-patient/parent relationship and provides a unique glimpse into how parents and physicians think, feel, and interact. The stories are grouped under four sections: Hope, Compassion, Communication, and Trust.; Each section incl…
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Congrats - you' re having a teen! No, really - congratulations! You're entering one of the most exciting, important phases of parenting. These years are your best opportunity to guide your child toward a thriving adulthood and strengthen your relationship with them for life. This guide will help yo…
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Helping Children with Loss provides adults with a rich vocabulary for mental states and painful emotions, paving the way for meaningful and healing conversations with children who are struggling with difficult feelings. Practical activities provide opportunities for conversation and will empower th…
From Dene artist and bioethicist Lisa Boivin comes this healing story of hope, dreams, and the special bond between grandfather and granddaughter. When a little girl dreams about a bear, her grandfather explains how we connect with the knowledge of our ancestors through dreams. Bear, Hawk, Caribou,…
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This booklet provides information on what to expect physically and emotionally as you deal with the immediate stages of grief in the hours, days and weeks after giving birth.; This booklet is a companion to the bcwomens.ca website.; Keywords have been highlighted in each section under 'resources + …
Do you know a kid who hates to wear socks?Then you?ll love this book! Parents and kids with sensory challenges will enjoy reading this fun book together. You?ll recognize the struggle and appreciate the surprisingly simple solution.
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Whether your brain buzzes around the room like a bee or tells you to be loud and roar like a lion, celebrate the many things it can be! Take a journey by way of a child's favorite animals and learn how your brain interacts with the world around you.; This sensory-seeking celebration shines a light …
| BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Tuesday, May 14, 2024 |
This collection of family stories shares experiences of raising young children who are Deaf and hard of hearing. It brings together articles written by a diverse range of families from British Columbia, Canada. We hope this book provides you with hopeful, insightful stories and practical wisdom.
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Sara?s STEPS is designed to help preschool and elementary school-age burn survivors, their siblings, and children of burn survivors.; Young readers will learn:; - How to manage staring; - How to respond to comments from other children and adults; - How to answer questions; - How to end an uncomfort…
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You might think cities are the last place to find nature. But nature is actually right outside your door - you just need to know where to look. From the roofs of apartments to parking lots, cities are bursting with plants and animals.; In this fascinating and interactive guide, kids will learn abou…
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This handout is for parents and caregivers of infants having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your infant may find stressful, and how you can prepare your infant for surgery.
This handout is for parents and caregivers of toddlers (age 1-2 years) having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your toddler may find stressful, and how you can prepare your toddler for surgery.
This handout is for parents and caregivers of preschool-aged children (age 3-5 years) having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your child may find stressful, and how you can prepare your child for surgery.
This handout is for parents and caregivers of school-aged children (age 6-12 years) having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your child may find stressful, and how you can prepare your child for surgery.
This handout is for parents and caregivers of teenage children (age 13 or older) having surgery at BC Children's Hospital. Learn what your teen may find stressful, and how you can prepare your teen for surgery.
In a magical underwater forest lived a colourful and loveable Octopus called Ollie, who loved swimming with his friends and spending time with his mum and dad, Orla and Orson the Octopuses.; Until one day, Orla started to get very sick. The doctors did everything they could to help her, but very sa…
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Learn how to safely handle chemotherapy medicine at home.
Kids of all ages have some important questions about how their bodies work - and why their parents and other adults have some strong ideas on what needs to get done every day in order to stay healthy. Children often hear:; "No more screen time!"; "Eat your vegetables!"; "You can't have cookies for …
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