Substance Use: Talking alcohol, vaping & other drugs with your kids
In this episode from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, you will learn the basics of substance use and staying connected with our kids, and how you can help your child develop the knowledge and skills they will need to make decisions about vaping, alcohol and other drugs as they grow.
No Shortage of Questions: Talking With Your Child About Scary News and World Events
Our hosts bring questions from BC families who are looking to better understand how they can talk with their kids about scary news to Dr. Ashley Miller. Hear tips for starting conversations without inciting fear and strategies you can share with your child to help them cope with scary news.
Loving-Kindness Meditation (4 min)
A loving-kindness meditation by Dr. Joanna McDermid from BC Children's Hospital.
Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN)
The Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) is a centre of excellence and network of supports for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families across the province.
Seasonal Affective Disorder
A page on seasonal affective disorder (SAD): What it is & how to cope.
Compass
Through phone and web-based consultation, the Compass team supports community care providers with information, advice and resources they need to deliver appropriate and timely care to children and youth experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges.
Off-Label Medication Use in Children and Adolescents
This document provides parents and caregivers with a better understanding on off-label medication use and how it may be effective in treating a single condition or multiple conditions. Available in English and French.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Government resource providing information on autism assessment, funding programs, and resources for parents & service providers.
Tara Brach - Meditation Teacher , Guided Meditations & Online events
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HandsOn
This website provides help and practical advice for supporting children and young people's mental health and emotional well being. Includes sections on anxiety, sleep, school refusal, bereavement, and more.
Social & Emotional Development: Kelty's Recommended Resources
In this collection developed by the Kelty Centre, you will find a list of recommended resources for parents/caregivers to learn more about social and emotional development, including websites, online tools, videos, books and podcasts.
The tech solution : Creating healthy habits for kids growing up in a digital world
The Tech Solution is a to-the-point resource for parents and educators who want the best approach for raising kids in our digital world. It outlines all you need to know about the short-term and potential long-term consequences of tech use.