Promoting Student Wellbeing: The ABC's of Substance Use Education
Bryn and guest co-host Cindy Andrew come together with Dave Mackenzie, School Counsellor and Art Steinmann, Youth Substance Use Health Promotion Specialist to talk about the ABCs of substance use education and schools.
No Shortage of Questions: Helping Kids Cope with Big Life Changes
In this minisode, we bring questions from BC families to a leading BC Children's Hospital child psychiatrist and family therapist on how to support kids through big life events and changes such as starting a new school, moving, etc. Listen for strategies that you can share with your child to help them cope with changes that come with big life events.
Talking with your teen about vaping
A tip sheet for parents and caregivers to use when talking about vaping with youth.
Confident Parents, Confident Kids
A site for parents to support their child's social and emotional development. The site offers a range of blog posts and resources related to social emotional development for parents, caregivers and families.
Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE)
Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Educators (EASE) is a collection of school-based, evidence-informed online course and anxiety management and resilience-building resources for use by B.C. educators with students in grades K-7 and 8-12. Are you an early years professional supporting families with children ages 0-6? Check out Everyday Anxiety Strategies for Early Years (EASEY).
Transcript: A Mindful Approach to Parenting & Caregiving
This episode transcript from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, you'll hear how mindfulness can support your overall well-being and help during common stressors that parents experience.
Social and Emotional Learning: Supporting Kids at Home and School
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a hot topic in schools and parent communities right now. In this episode from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, Gail Markin (parent, school counsellor and District SEL Lead) and Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl (Psychologist, Professor and world renowned SEL expert) unpack what parents and caregivers can do to support SEL at home, as well as learn about the role of schools in promoting SEL.
Back to School: How To Promote Resilience and Set Your Kids Up For Success- Webinar Recording
Webinar recording from the 'Back to School: How To Promote Resilience and Set Your Kids Up For Success' webinar (Sept. 2021). To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Sept.2021).
To read a related blog post, click here.
Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP)
HELP brings together scientific viewpoints to address complex early child development issues to improve the health and well-being of children.
Forgetful Frankie: The World's Greatest Rock Skipper
Frankie has Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). In this illustrated book for kids, he shares the challenges and joys of living with FASD.
Helping your child with extreme picky eating
A step-by-step guide for overcoming selective eating, food aversion, and feeding disorders.
Recognizing Resilience: A Workbook for Parents and Caregivers of Teens Involved with Substances
This is a workbook for parents and caregivers who love and worry about a teenager who may be experimenting with or regularly engaged in relationship with alcohol or other drugs.