How to Problem Solve
A worksheet to work through problem solving with children.
Bullying stops here! A guide for parents to help their children
This guide for parents and caregivers outlines how they can work with schools to ensure their child is part of a safe and respectful school community. This guide offers advice for parents whose child is the target of bullying, as well as for parents of a child who have witnessed bullying or who have bullied others. It also gives parents tools to talk about bullying with their child, and how to take action to seek a positive solution.
Eating Disorders in Youth: A Webinar for Parents & Caregivers - Webinar Recording
Webinar recording from the 'Eating Disorders in Youth: A Webinar for Parents & Caregivers' webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (July 2021).
Prescription Opioids: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know
An info sheet for parents and caregivers on the topic of prescription opioid misuse, including a focus on fentanyl. Includes information on preventing problems, and what to do if you suspect your child might be misusing opioids.
School-Based Activities Toolkit
School-based activities are simple and impactful initiatives that promote mental health and wellness, raise awareness about the stigma associated with mental health, and engage the students and staff in the school community. School-based activities encompass a wide range of initiatives and ideas, from quick announcements in the morning at your school to mental health awareness weeks or poster contests hosted by the community.
Check out the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) School-Based Activities toolkit for a few ideas you can do at your school!
Moody Cow Meditates
Peter the cow is having a BAD day. After missing the bus and wiping out on his bike he loses his temper and gets in trouble. And to make matters worse all the other cows are teasing him, calling him Moody Cow. Peter's day just seems to get worse until his grandfather comes over and teaches him how to settle his mind and let go of his frustration through a simple and fun exercise.
CADDRA
A resource organization for medical, healthcare and research professionals with an interest in ADHD. Also contains tools parents and caregivers may find useful, including the ADHD Medication Chart found here: www.caddra.ca/resources/medication-chart
Supporting youth with anxiety disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic
Suggestions for talking to anxious children and teens about the pandemic and specific ways to help these dysfunctional thinking patterns associated with COVID-19.
Sitting Meditation (5 min)
A sitting meditation by Dr. Dzung Vo from BC Children's Hospital.
Concurrent Disorders: When Substance Use Meets Mental Health
This Where You Are podcast episode from the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre brings together a parent and registered psychiatric nurse to discuss how to best support and treat youth with concurrent disorders.
Body Scan Meditation (15 min)
A body scan meditation by Dr. Jake Locke from BC Children's Hospital.
Sleep Diary
This online sleep diary can help your child track their sleeping habits for up to 2 weeks. You can also download the My Sleep Diary PDF.