Elain Smookler| mindful.org
How to Practice Mindful Listening: HEAR
Try the HEAR practice to help cultivate deeper listening skills: Halt, Enjoy, Ask, Reflect.
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.
Kelty Mental Health
Mental Health Supports & Resources for School Communities (2 pager)
A list of of mental health supports & resources for school communities in BC.
Kid Care Canada Society
Provides parents with quick and easy to understand videos and information about the science of early childhood development.
Anxiety Canada
My Anxiety Plan (MAP)
My Anxiety Plan (MAP) is a free resource for parents and caregivers to “coach” anxious children or teens using practical strategies and tools to manage mild to moderate anxiety.
BC Council for Families
Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program
Nobody’s Perfect is a facilitated parenting program for parents of children from birth to age five. The program is designed to meet the needs of parents who are young, single, or socially or geographically isolated, and is offered in communities by facilitators.
Catherine Ard
Let's play outdoors: Exploring nature for children
A book that encourages children to go and play outside and discover what nature has to offer.
FamilySmart
Emotion Regulation: What It Is, How to Support It and Why It Matters
Learn more about information and strategies to cope with emotion dysregulation and explore the critical role which parents and caregivers play in creating the environment for positive change.
BC Children's Hospital, VSB, VCH
Part 2(a): Practical Strategies to Support Elementary School-Aged Children with School Attendance: Powerpoint Slides
Powerpoint slides for Part 2(a): Challenges with School Attendance. To watch the accompanying webinar recording, click here.
Dr. Shimi Kang
The Tech Solution: Creating Healthy Habits for Kids Growing up in a Digital World
The Tech Solution is a resource for parents and educators who want to explore their approach for raising kids in a digital world. It outlines things to know about the short-term and potential long-term consequences of tech use.
What if my child doesn't have a family doctor?
these are some words you want to keep it to around 180 characters in total. it's not that hard as you shouldn't be too wordy here.
K-12 Staff Wellbeing
K-12 Staff Wellbeing BC Network
This website is a starting point for sharing information and work on staff wellbeing in BC schools & districts, with curated materials and resources.
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