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).
TicHelper
TicHelper is an online, self-guided therapy program for families of children with chronic tic disorder and Tourette disorder. The 8-week program involves education about tics, skill-based lessons and daily practice.
The Ultimate ADHD Toolkit
This toolkit includes templates, checklists and conversation-starters for parents and caregivers to share their child's ADHD experience with their teachers and school support team to set them up for a successful school year.
Selective Mutism: Giving Kids a Voice
Do you know a child who doesn't speak in some social situations despite speaking freely in others? In this video, Dr. Annie Simpson shares the latest about selective mutism and strategies for helping kids find their voice. Suitable for parents, teachers, and professionals.
The MHCC Headstrong Summit Planning Toolkit
The MHCC Headstrong Summit Planning toolkit will help you design, coordinate, and implement a regional summit. It provides you with information regarding the roles of the coordinator, speakers, students and community organizations. It is based on the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Opening Minds’ anti-stigma research which shows that contact-based education will improve students’ knowledge, attitudes and intended behaviours towards those living with a mental illness or mental health problem.
Q&A for Parents & Caregivers of Transgender & Gender Diverse Youth
Some common questions and answers for parents and caregivers of transgender and gender diverse youth.
Talking To Kids About COVID-19
Coping with the uncertainty around COVID-19 is challenging for most adults, and kids may be having an even tougher time during the pandemic. This resource has some great tips and suggested language for talking to children who might be anxious about COVID-19.
Here to Help
Provides information and resources about mental illness, substance use and healthy living topics. This website also including multilingual resources.
S4E5 - Tantrums, outbursts, and negotiations: Parenting kids with challenging behaviour (Transcript)
Children can behave in challenging ways at many different stages of life. From tantrums and angry outbursts, to disruptive behaviour and constant negotiations, managing difficult behaviour is often a part of parenting and caregiving. Where You Are hosts Bryn and Char speak with Jeremy, dad of 2, and Dr. Janet Mah about why challenging behaviours show up. They also share strategies to support your kids both before big behaviours occur and during moments when things are escalated. Learn how these approaches can help you to continue building a positive relationship with your child.
Mindfulness and Social-Emotional Learning for Children & Teens
The website provides evidenced-informed resources that educate the hearts of children. The collection of resources builds capacity in individuals and communities to support the Heart-Mind well-being of children, and promotes their positive social and emotional development
Early Psychosis Prevention and Intervention Centre
Australia-based website that provides a detailed overview about psychosis, including early intervention. The “Resources” section includes a series of fact sheets on psychosis, which are available in a variety of languages including Chinese, French and Arabic.
Walking Alongside Youth (WAY) with Anxiety: A course for foster care providers and out-of-care/kinship care providers
WAY Anxiety is an online course and collection of resources designed with careful consideration of the needs of Indigenous youth and families, blending holistic, traditional Indigenous perspectives and practices with western knowledges to provide practical, culturally safe ways of caring for youth with mild to moderate anxiety.