MS Library
The MS Society of Canada offers a variety of publications and materials dealing with the many aspects of life with MS, including many that are geared towards helping children understand multiple sclerosis. All online publications are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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Benjamin: My Mum is Special This publication provides a view of MS through the eyes of a child struggling to understand his mother's mysterious and sometimes frightening illness. This is a beautiful tale of coping, compassion, and caring that should be shared between all parents with MS and their children. For children approximately age 6-10 years old. |
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My Mommy has MS This booklet for pre-school children describes MS and its effects in an easy to understand manner. Written by a mother with MS and her daughter, the booklet also includes a "rainbow activity" that children can prepare with a parent after reading the book. (Illustrations copyright, Michael Speke) |
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How to Talk about MS with Your Children This guide is a practical aid to help parents communicate better with their children about multiple sclerosis. By helping parents understand their children's reactions to the disorder, this 36-page booklet will give them the means to pursue their very important role in their children's lives, despite the changes brought about by the disease. This guide may also be useful for anyone who wants to provide help or support young children or teens who have a parent with multiple sclerosis. |
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Keep S'myelin A resource for children of parents with MS, Keep S'myelin is a colourful activity book intended to help children find answers to questions about multiple sclerosis and talk with their family and friends about the changes MS can bring. It includes many games, jokes and fun activities. This publication, produced in collaboration with the National MS Society(U.S.), is based on NMSS's award-winning newsletter Keep S'myelin. |
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Keep Your Balance! A colourful publication for teens which includes basic information about MS and testimonies from teens who have a parent with MS. It is intended to help teens understand MS, its impact on the family, and their own feelings about the disease. |








