Mindfulness for Parents & Children: Kelty's Recommended Resources
In this collection developed by the Kelty Centre, you will find a list of recommended resources for parents and children to learn more about mindfulness including websites, online tools, guides, books and provincial support services.
Inspire to Rewire - Dr. Dan Siegel
Information and resources on healthy brain development and how to help children and youth with emotional/self-regulation from Dr. Dan Siegel.
Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers- Practical Strategies for Parents/Caregivers: Webinar Recording
Webinar recording for parents & caregivers from the 'Selective Mutism & Reluctant Speakers: Practical Strategies' webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (May 20, 2021).
Anxiety: 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 anxiety including websites, online tools, guides, books and provincial support services.
CAMH Multi-Language Resources
Find information on mental health and substance use in many languages. This includes fact sheets like “Asking for Help When Things Are Not Right” and "Alone in Canada" booklet.
Puberty and Adolescence Resource: A Guide for Parents of Adolescents with ASD
This toolkit was developed in response to requests from parents for resources related to puberty for their child with ASD. Topics include body changes, self-care and hygiene, staying safe, safety planning for increased aggression, internet safety, and more.
The Quest for Rest
Looking for simple techniques to revamp your family's bedtime routine and wake up to a happy, healthy child? Discover the latest science-based sleep tips that will benefit your entire family. The Quest For Rest contains must-have tools for families struggling with the symptoms of kids who aren't getting a good night's sleep.
Rainbows Canada
Rainbows is an international organization that helps children through times of loss, like separation, divorce or death. They offer peer support groups in many communities across BC and the rest of Canada.
Part of what makes you, you! Information about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
An informational handbook for children and their families with a new diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. Children can learn what autism is, explore how they feel about the diagnosis and better understand what it means to them.
Cake and Broccoli: Promoting mental wellness through feeding and eating
Parents know the importance nutrition plays in a child’s physical health, but what about their mental health? In this episode from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, join Char, a parent with two little ones, and Lorrie Chow, a dietitian at BC Children’s Hospital, for strategies that can reduce mealtime stress and help your child develop a healthy relationship with food.
BC Psychological Association
The BC Psychological Association offers free access to a listing of Registered Psychologists in your area. You can search by location, area of concern and therapy method.
Family Connections Booklet
A resource booklet about bonding with your child for First Nations and Metis parents and caregivers in BC. It presents information on bonding, forming secure attachments with children, and connecting with extended family and community. There are three other resource booklets in the series located at the bottom of the page.