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school

School, teachers, camps and toilets

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friends & relationships

Friends, dating and relationships

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Hospital & Appointments

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feelings & mental health

Worry, stress and big feelings

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growth & puberty

Growth, puberty and body changes with IBD

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sports & activities

Staying active with IBD

food & nutrition

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Food, eating and getting the nutrients you need

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Medications

Understanding your medicines and treatment

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Flares

Understanding and managing flares

Living with IBD

The everyday stuff that comes with living with IBD

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independence

Building confidence and taking more control of your IBD

 Questions kids actually ask

What if I don't make it to the toilet?

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I'm worried about the toilet

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I'm worried about school

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I think I'm having a flare

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I'm feeling worried or different

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What is a flare?

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Can I play sport with IBD?

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School & IBD

You're not alone

Lots of kids and teens live with IBD.

Read their stories and know that you're not alone.

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