This Part 2(a) webinar recording for parents & caregivers discusses how to develop a roadmap for successful school attendance based on your child’s unique situation and needs. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Nov. 19, 2020).
Supporting Kids with OCD: Strategies for Parents & Caregivers
BC Children's Hospital
This episode looks at what OCD is and isn't, how to know when to reach out for help, approaches parents can use to not 'feed the OCD' and practical strategies to help best support your child at home.
No Shortage of Questions: FAQ's from BC Parents & Caregivers
BC Children's Hospital
This Where You Are podcast episode from the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre brings your frequently asked questions about child and youth mental health. We explore a range of topics including setting limits with your child, connecting with teens, and managing tough conversations with your child.
Re-release: Self-Harm: What Families Need to Know
BC Children's Hospital
In this episode from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, you will learn why youth self-harm and what parents can do to support their child.
Substance Use: Talking alcohol, vaping & other drugs with your kids
BC Children's Hospital
In this episode from the Kelty Centre's Where You Are podcast, you will learn the basics of substance use and staying connected with our kids, and how you can help your child develop the knowledge and skills they will need to make decisions about vaping, alcohol and other drugs as they grow.
School Anxiety: Getting Your Child Back to Their School Routine
BC Children's Where You Are Podcast
When anxiety gets in the way of a child going to or staying at school, this can be really hard on the whole family. In this episode we look at what’s behind school anxiety, when parents should reach out for help, tips for parents and caregivers to promote their own coping, and strategies to help get your child back in their regular school routine.
Child and Teen Mental Health
BC Ministry of Children & Family Development
Contains information about child and youth mental health services offered across BC, including mental health intake clinics.
The ABCs of Youth Substance Use: Preparing Parents and Caregivers for Substance Use Connections
The ABCs of Youth Substance Use
This resource provides parents and caregivers with information about how to talk about substance use with their child. It also outlines where parents can access additional information to build their own understanding, and where they can access help if their child is struggling with a substance use issue.
Support for Kids With ADHD During the Coronavirus Crisis
Child Mind Institute
Families are struggling to care and bring children normal routines and activities during the coronavirus crisis. And kids with ADHD may need extra structure and support to manage attention, behavior challenges, and keep on track with schooling in this challenging situation. This article provides suggestions for helping kids with ADHD.
Young Men's Health
Boston's Children's Hospital
A website with health information for teen guys and young men.
Celebrating the Circle of Life: Coming back to Balance and Harmony
BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services
A guide to emotional health in pregnancy and early motherhood for Aboriginal women and their families. It was created to help soon-to-be and new mothers who are worried about their mood and /or experiencing depression.
Part 2(a): Practical Strategies to Support Elementary School-Aged Children with School Attendance: Webinar Recording
BC Children's Hospital, VSB, VCH