Society (USA). Growing Up Strong: Help for your family Learn about children's usual fears and concerns at different ages. Talk to them about MS based on their age, needs, questions and personality. Answer all questions in a simple and honest way. Adjust the information you provide to your child as s/he grows. MS is unpredictable and can change families' lives: don't be afraid to seek outside support From the pre-schooler to the teenager, discussions about MS should be adapted to the child's age, individual concerns and needs. "Many children do not ask questions but still want information. They may have misconceptions and fears about MS, and want to know how it affects their parent and themselves," said Dr. Brenda Banwell, director of the Pediatric MS Clinic, Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. "However, children can be overwhelmed by too much information and thus prefer to know less about the disease as a way to cope with it." It is important to know children's usual fears and concerns at different ages and answer their questions in a simple and honest way. Educating children about MS as they grow up and mature is an important on-going activity. Through various programs and services, the MS Society continues to help families stay informed about multiple sclerosis, recognize and accept their feelings about the disease, and communicate comfortably with one another. Publications such as How to Talk About MS with Your Children and Keep Your Balance are two excellent resources for teenagers and parents. One