A parent's guide to stress in young teens
This booklet is for caregivers of children in their early teens, or grades 7 to 9. Gain some insight into why the early teen period can be a time of heightened stress, signs that your child might be struggling, and how you can help.
Mindful Movement (10 min)
A mindfulness recording by Dr. Dzung Vo from BC Children's Hospital.
ADHD Treatment in Children & Youth: Webinar Recording
Webinar recording for parents & caregivers from the ADHD Treatment in Children and Youth webinar. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Feb. 10, 2021).
Self-injury: Kelty's Recommended Resources
In this collection developed by the Kelty Centre, you will find a list of recommended resources for parents/caregivers to learn more about self-injury including websites, online tools, guides, books and provincial support services.
The ABCs of Substance Use and Connecting With Our Kids
Join FamilySmart for a conversation with Senior Associates, Youth Substance Use Health Promotion, a Youth Addiction Counsellor and Parents to talk about the basics of substance use; from pre-experimentation to casual using.
EverybodyMoves Resource Hub
A database of resources to support inclusive and accessible physical activity for all British Columbians. There are resources for leaders in physical activity as well as some resources for parents.
Kid Care Canada Society
Provides parents with quick and easy to understand videos and information about the science of early childhood development.
The ABCs of Substance Use
A collection of resources to promote evidence-based approaches to youth substance-use education in BC schools.
Colouring page: COVID-19 vaccine superhero
Print and colour in a COVID-19 vaccine superhero story!
UnlockFood.ca
On UnlockFood.ca you’ll find information on nutrition, food and healthy eating as well as recipes, videos and interactive healthy eating tools. The content is written and reviewed by dietitians. There is also information about contacting a dietitian in BC.
The Defiant Child
Discover a way to end constant power struggles with your defiant, oppositional, "impossible" 5- to 12-year-old, with the help of leading child psychologist Russell A. Barkley. Dr. Barkley's approach is research based, practical, and doable--and leads to lasting behaviour change. Realistic stories illustrate what the techniques look like in action
What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work: A Practical Guide for Parents and Caregivers
This book offers parents an effective, step-by-step guide to some of the most common struggles for kids aged 5–12. Written by mental health professionals with over 30 years’ experience, this book provides a framework to explore new ways of responding to your child that will help them calm down faster and boost their resilience to stress.