In this collection developed by the Kelty Centre, you will find a list of recommended resources for parents/caregivers to learn more about behavioural challenges including websites, online tools, guides, books and provincial support services. This list was developed in partnership with professionals from the BC Children's Mental Health Program, and is intended to be a starting point to learn about behavioural challenges. For more resources, visit our resource library.

Support Service

Confident Parents: Thriving Kids

Canadian Mental Health Association

This program helps BC parents and caregivers support their children aged 3-12 to manage either anxiety or behaviour challenges, through phone-based coaching. The program includes the We Are Indigenous: Big Worries/Fears program, a resource to support First Nations, Métis and Inuit families across BC whose children are struggling with the experience of Big Worries/Fears.,

Support Service

Triple P – Positive Parenting Program

The Triple P Positive Parenting Program provides a toolbox of ideas. You choose the strategies you need. You choose the way you want to use them

Support Service

Connect Parent Group

Connect is an evidence-based 10-week manualized group program for parents and alternate caregivers of pre teens and teens who struggle with significant behaviour problems.

Website

Parenting Information Handouts

Center for Effective Parenting

These handouts have been written for parents on a variety of topics, divided into Early Childhood, School-aged Children, and Parental Involvement in Education.

Website

Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers

Centre for Disease Control and Prevention

This website will help you handle some common parenting challenges, so you can be a more confident parent and enjoy helping your child grow.

Website

Articles and Handouts for Parents

The Incredible Years

This website contains helpful articles and downloadable handouts written especially for parents, including articles on setting limits, positive discipline strategies, teaching self-regulation, and more.

Website

Parenting Videos and Resources

Southpoint Pediatrics

A helpful library collection of online resources and videos to support parenting children with behavioural challenges from ages 3-5 and from ages 6 and up.

PDF

Behaviour Problems in Children and Adolescents

BC Children's Hospital

Fact sheet on behaviour problems in children and adolescents, including types of behaviour problems, causes, and treatment options. Available in multiple languages. 

English
Website

Lives in the Balance

Ross Greene

This non-profit organization helps you understand behaviour problems in children and promotes Collaborative Problem Solving.

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Need urgent help?

If you, your child, or someone you care about is having a mental health or substance use crisis:

  • Call 911 or go to your local hospital’s emergency room if you are in need of immediate help
  • Call 1-800- SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) anytime if you are concerned about someone who may be considering suicide

These are a few examples of situations when you should seek immediate help:

  • The child or youth is thinking about or trying to end their life
  • The child or youth is experiencing sensations that aren’t real and/or beliefs that can’t possibly be true
  • The child or youth is unable to care for themselves, and it’s putting them at risk of serious harm
  • The child or youth is experiencing an alcohol or drug overdose
  • The child or youth is taking a dangerous combination of substances (like medications and alcohol)

For non-urgent support options, explore our Ask Kelty Mental Health tool. You’ll find answers to common questions families have about accessing mental health supports and services in BC for their child or youth.