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BC Children's Hospital/UBC/BCIRPU

Outsideplay.org

Helping parents, caregivers, and educators gain the confidence and skills to support children's outdoor play.  

Our Kids Health x Kelty Centre

Recognizing Self-Harm: How to Support Your Child

Multi-language resource

Self-harm is a way some teens express or manage intense feelings, not necessarily a desire to end their life. It’s natural to feel shocked, confused, guilty or angry when you find out that your child is self-harming. 

National Eating Disorders Collaboration

Disordered Eating and Dieting

Disordered eating sits on a spectrum between normal eating and an eating disorder and may include symptoms and behaviours of eating disorders, but at a lesser frequency or lower level of severity. Disordered eating may include restrictive eating, compulsive eating, or irregular or inflexible eating patterns.

The BC Centre on Substance Use

Family and Caregiver Resources

A list of substance use resources, services, and information on navigating the substance use system of care, for family members and caregivers of individuals with substance use challenges or disorders. 

FamilySmart

FamilySmart

FamilySmart helps children and young people by helping their families and other caring adults. We know children and young people do better when the adults who care about them are supported. FamilySmart offers Family Peer Support, Monthly Events, Resources and Workshops to support the mental health of children, youth and families.

Canadian Mental Health Association

Confident Parents: Thriving Kids

The Confident Parents: Thriving Kids programs helps BC parents and caregivers support their children aged 3-12 to manage either anxiety or behaviour challenges, through phone-based coaching.

BC Children's Hospital

Rolling with ADHD for Teachers

An eight module series that covers practical tools and strategies for educators of children with ADHD. This series has been adapted from the long standing program at BC Children’s, and includes what research show really works for kids and school communities living with ADHD.

New Hope Media

ADDitude: Inside the ADHD Mind

Practical information for parents/caregivers of children with ADHD, including school and learning, positive parenting, friendships and activities, and more. 

Aide Canada

The Gift of Being Different

The Gift of Being Different, a short documentary, follows Grant Bruno as he navigates the world of autism with his child. Through the film we learn his community views autism as a gift.

Where You Are Podcast

Through real stories, expertise, and practical tips, this podcast helps families promote their mental health and wellness, navigating important topics to meet you where you are in your journey.