Embody BC
Raising Kids with a Healthy Body Image
A guide for parents of young children to promote a healthy body image.
BC Children's Hospital
Sibling Supports
BC Children’s Hospital has a dedicated Sibling Centre that provides safe, short-term sibling support that offer services in-person and online.
Joanna Lo, UBC Medical Student
Anxiety and Me
This video, created for children, explains what anxiety is, examples of the physical and mental health effects it can bring, and how those effects can show up in children. The video shows children how they can manage and better cope with anxiety and those pesky anxious thoughts.
TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviours
The TLC Foundation for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors helps end isolation and shame for people experiencing hair pulling, skin picking, nail biting, cheek biting, and associated behaviors.
When can my child be referred to BC Children’s Hospital?
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Embody BC
Embody BC
Explore common questions and concerns about disordered eating, body image, mental health, self-compassion, and more. EmbodyBC equips parents and professionals with trusted resources to support young people before they develop an eating disorder.
Book
Kanojia, Alok
How to Raise a Healthy Gamer: End Power Struggles, Break Bad Screen Habits, and Transform Your Relationship with Your Kids
A former gamer and Harvard-trained psychiatrist offers a proven, tested plan to help parents define, set, and reinforce healthy boundaries around video games and help kids who have developed an addiction to gaming.
BC Children's Hospital Research Institute
Healthy Sleep for Kids
Learn what healthy sleep looks like for newborns, infants, toddlers, and preschool age children. It looks different at different times of early childhood development. There are also resources for parents.
604-660-9382 or 1-800-663-1441
Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Line
Provides information and referral services for people needing help with any kind of substance use.
Kelty Mental Health
School Mental Health Framework
In this video, Maureen talks about the role of schools in promoting mental well-being and preventing mental health challenges and the importance of the district’s collaboration with public health to create a common understanding of mental health terminology in the community.
Ellyn Satter Institute
Ellyn Satter Institute
Resources for children and families on how to feed and eat joyfully and confidently.
Where You Are Podcast
No Shortage of Questions: Supporting Your Child During Separation and Divorce (Transcript)
Separation and divorce can be a highly emotional time and stressful experience for children and youth, and tough to process at any age. This minisode addresses questions from BC families.
