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Live 5-2-1-0

This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits. Kids can set a goal, then choose fun daily challenges to work towards a reward!

Calm Harm

Calm Harm

This free app provides tasks to help you resist or manage the urge to self-harm; these include: Comfort, Distract, Express Yourself, Release, and Breathe. Calm Harm uses the basic principles of an evidence-based therapy called Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). 

Rolling with ADHD

An eight module series that covers practical tools and strategies for caregivers of children with ADHD. This series has been adapted from the long standing program at BC Children’s, and includes what research show really works for kids and families living with ADHD.

Books

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Mike Parkhill, Roger Roulette [trans.]

I am not a tattletale [Ojibwe]

Illy tells on people to get them into trouble. Poppy explains when it is important to tell on someone. A SayItFirst book for children in English, Ojibwe and Inuktut translation and syllabics.

Mike Parkhill, Branislav Dordevic [ill.], & Roger Roulette [trans.]

Let's get outside [Ojibwe]

Geoff wants to nap. Instead, he makes a healthy choice, and has fun outside with his children. A SayItFirst book for children in English, Ojibwe and Inuktut translation and syllabics.

Mike Parkhill, Roger Roulette [trans.]

Bed time for Kieran [Ojibwe]

Find out how Keely sets a bedtime routine for Kieran to get a good night’s sleep. A SayItFirst book for children in English, Ojibwe and Inuktut translation and syllabics.

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BC Children's Where You Are Podcast

Re-Release - Eating Disorders: How Parents Can Play an Active Role in Recovery (Transcript)

This episode transcript from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, you'll read answers to questions covering how to support your child at home, managing meal times, what to do if your child refuses help, tips about how parents can play an active role in your child’s recovery, which treatments really work, and resources to support parents and caregivers.

BC Ministry of Education

Bullying stops here! A guide for parents to help their children

This guide for parents and caregivers outlines how they can work with schools to ensure their child is part of a safe and respectful school community. This guide offers advice for parents whose child is the target of bullying, as well as for parents of a child who have witnessed bullying or who have bullied others. It also gives parents tools to talk about bullying with their child, and how to take action to seek a positive solution.

BC Children's Where You Are Podcast

No Shortage of Questions: Helping Kids Cope with Big Life Changes (PDF)

Changes and transitions are part of life. We know this as parents and caregivers. However, we don't always know how to support our kids through these big life events - such as starting a new school, moving, the arrival of a new sibling, or loss of a loved one. In this minisode, hosts Bryn and Char discuss this topic with Dr. Ashley Miller, child psychiatrist and family therapist.

Kelty's Webinars

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ADHD: Webinar Series

Webinar recordings and powerpoint slides for our ADHD for Parents and Caregivers webinar series. Topics include the basics of ADHD, evidence based treatment options, self-regulation tools, tips on parenting a child with ADHD, and how to help a child with ADHD at school (May 2021).

Medication Sheets

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Pregabalin (Lyrica®)

Pregabalin belongs to a group of medications called analgesics and is primarily used for the management of nerve pain and fibromyalgia in adults. It is sometimes used for treatment of anxiety in adolescents when standard treatments are not helpful or tolerated.

Buprenorphine-Naloxone (Suboxone®)

Buprenorphine-Naloxone (Suboxone®) is a medication that belongs to a group of medications called opioid agonist therapy (OAT). It is primarily used for the management of adults with moderate to serve opioid dependence. 

Buprenorphine (Sublocade®)

Buprenorphine extended-release injection (Sublocade®) is a medication that belongs to a group of medications called opioid agonist therapy (OAT). It is primarily used for the management of adults with moderate to serve opioid dependence. 

Support Service

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Tourette Canada

Support Groups for Tourette Syndrome

These support groups are for individuals and families living with Tourette syndrome in communities where existing support and services may not be readily accessible. Includes virtual peer support groups for parents of youth children, parents, youth, and adults, as well as video presentations. 

Bullying Canada (24/7)

Bullying Canada is a bullying support service run by youth for youth, providing phone and online chat resources.

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. 

Videos

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School Mental Health Ontario

Finding Calm – Body Scan Exercise

This video guides you through a body scan visualization exercise. It can teach you to soothe your body and mind; calming your emotions when you feel overwhelmed or stressed.

Websites

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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. 

National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health

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.

Where You Are Podcast

Through real stories, expertise, and practical tips, this podcast helps families promote their mental health and wellness, navigating important topics to meet you where you are in your journey.