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What can I do if my child feels anxious about needles?
It is common for children to be fearful or anxious about needles, whether getting a vaccine, medication or having blood drawn. As a parent or caregiver, you may be wondering how you can best support your child through a needle procedure. Luckily, there are many evidence-based strategies to help manage needle anxiety that your child may experience.
Events & Webinars
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: It’s More Than Overwashing Your Hands
Living with OCD can present unique challenges that affect both our kids and us as families. For those living with it, simple tasks become...
Supporting Safety at Home When Your Child Has a Mental Health Crisis
When our child or youth has had a mental health crisis, knowing how to keep them safe can be overwhelming. Our concerns can include suicidal...
Blog
Dr. Angela Low, Child Health BC
Back to School: How to Promote Resilience and Set Your Kids up for Success
And just like that, another school year is upon us! Set the stage for success and well-being going into this new school year by learning some...
Bryn A., Program Manager at BC Children's Kelty Centre
Beginning a New School Year - Strategies for Families and Kids
In early August, as the back to school signs begin to pop up in stores, I am reminded that there are only a few weeks left in our summer before we...
Featured Resources
OCD
Jonathan S. Abramowitz
The family guide to getting over OCD: reclaim your life and help your loved one
This compassionate guide helps you change your own behavior to support your loved one's recovery.
Eli R. Lebowitz
Breaking free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A scientifically proven program for parents
This book includes guidance and practical suggestions for parents and caregivers to understand childhood anxiety and OCD, learn how to talk with an anxious child, and avoid common traps and pitfalls.
International OCD Foundation
OCD In Kids
This US-based site provides information on OCD in children and teens, including articles, brochures, fact sheets, videos, and suggested reading. There are sections for parents and kids.
Anxiety Canada
Anxiety Canada
Provides information for parents & caregivers on on anxiety in children and youth, including including self-help toolkits, personal stories, and videos.
self injury
BC Ministry of Children & Family Development
Suicide Prevention and Self Harm Video Series and Resources
The aim of these prevention and early intervention videos and resources is to reduce stigma, increase mental health literacy, and build capacity of parents & caregivers, educators and others who are supporting youth experiencing suicidal and self-harm behaviours.
Jonathan S. Abramowitz
The family guide to getting over OCD: reclaim your life and help your loved one
This compassionate guide helps you change your own behavior to support your loved one's recovery.
depression
BC Children's Hospital
Supporting Children and Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma - Webinar Recording
You will learn what trauma is, how to talk to your child about these experiences, what you can do as a parent or caregiver to support your child at home and where to reach out for help.
Holmes, Margaret M.
A Terrible Thing Happened
This gently told story is for children who have witnessed any kind of violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, or natural disasters. An afterword offers parents and caregivers suggestions for helping traumatized children.
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
A listing of specific resources, topics, and supports to help with childhood trauma.
FamilySmart
Supporting, Connecting and Understanding Teens with Depression
A webinar for parents, caregivers and families about understanding how depression shows up in teens and ways of journeying with them through it.
FamilySmart
Self Harm: There Is Always Help, There is Always Hope
In this 'In the Know' session, hear from a young person with lived experience and a healthcare professional as they discuss what self-harm is, why youth self-injure, and other options for healthy coping strategies.
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