School Anxiety: Getting Your Child Back to Their School Routine
When anxiety gets in the way of a child going to or staying at school, this can be really hard on the whole family. In this episode we look at what’s behind school anxiety, when parents should reach out for help, tips for parents and caregivers to promote their own coping, and strategies to help get your child back in their regular school routine.
Words of Wisdom: Reflecting on 4 Seasons of Where You Are
With four seasons of the podcast under their belts, our hosts reflect on episodes that have resonated with them. Bryn, Char and special guest Michelle Horn look back at topics including sleep, feeding and eating, concurrent disorders, when parenting gets tough, and more. Together, they discuss some of the gems shared by our many amazing guests over the past 4 seasons.
Preparing Children and Youth for Hospital Procedures
This webpage provides resources to help children and youth understand what will be happening to them during their visit to the hospital and during different procedures.This includes resources for children with anxiety, autism, and other mental health challenges.
S4E6 - No shortage of questions: Talking with your child about scary news and world events (Transcript)
In the last few years, we have had no shortage of disturbing news and big, scary world events, be it pandemics, social injustices, wars, climate change issues like wildfires, floods, and more.
In this minisode, Bryn and Char bring questions from BC parents and caregivers to Dr. Ashley Miller, child psychiatrist and family therapist. They dig into questions including: How can I talk to my child about disturbing news and scary events without inciting worry or fear? How much information should I share when I talk with my kids about scary news, how honest should I be? Are there skills I can teach my child to help manage the stress or worry they might feel when they hear or talk about scary news? And much more!
ZERO TO THREE
ZERO TO THREE is an American organization that promotes the health and well-being of infants and toddlers. The site includes resources for parents to support their children's development.
Staff Wellbeing: We All Have a Role to Play
Staff wellbeing is a shared responsibility between employees and the school district that employs them. In this webinar we explored how we can improve the wellbeing of the adults in schools through individual, collaborative and systemic actions. Hear from districts across BC.
Kids Help Phone
24-hour, bilingual and anonymous counselling and referral by phone, online chat and text for children, youth and young adults.
Well at Work
Well at Work aims to shift mindsets by showcasing research, policy and practice that results in healthier, happier, and more resilient Kindergarten-to-Grade 12 staff.
New Moms: Anxiety Resources
Information to help moms to be and new moms to better understand and cope with anxiety during pregnancy and after the birth.
BC Parks
Find a provincial park, plan your visit, and make camping reservations.
SOBER Coping Space (3 min)
A mindfulness exercise by Dr. Dzung Vo from BC Children's Hospital.
Parenting a Child with ADHD: Webinar Recording
Webinar recording for parents & caregivers from the 'Parenting a Child with ADHD' webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Feb. 24, 2021).