School Anxiety: Getting Your Child Back to Their School Routine
When anxiety gets in the way of a child going to or staying at school, this can be really hard on the whole family. In this episode we look at what’s behind school anxiety, when parents should reach out for help, tips for parents and caregivers to promote their own coping, and strategies to help get your child back in their regular school routine.
Words of Wisdom: Reflecting on 4 Seasons of Where You Are
With four seasons of the podcast under their belts, our hosts reflect on episodes that have resonated with them. Bryn, Char and special guest Michelle Horn look back at topics including sleep, feeding and eating, concurrent disorders, when parenting gets tough, and more. Together, they discuss some of the gems shared by our many amazing guests over the past 4 seasons.
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.
Connecting with Babies About Mental Illness
Whether it’s you or your partner who’s well, unwell or becoming well, how you communicate with your baby is really important. Even tiny babies can pick up on and react to situations you might not notice.
Part 1: Redefining & Locating Culture within our SEL Practice: Webinar for School Professionals
For School Professionals. Webinar recording for Part 1: Redefining & Locating Culture within our SEL Practice. To see the accompanying presentation slides, click here (Apr. 20, 2022).
Sport for Life
Find tips to help children get the most out of their sport experience, including a Sport Parent's Guide.
The ALERT Program
An innovative program that teaches self-regulatory strategies to achieve an optimal state of alertness that supports children aged 6-12.
S4E6 - No shortage of questions: Talking with your child about scary news and world events (Transcript)
In the last few years, we have had no shortage of disturbing news and big, scary world events, be it pandemics, social injustices, wars, climate change issues like wildfires, floods, and more.
In this minisode, Bryn and Char bring questions from BC parents and caregivers to Dr. Ashley Miller, child psychiatrist and family therapist. They dig into questions including: How can I talk to my child about disturbing news and scary events without inciting worry or fear? How much information should I share when I talk with my kids about scary news, how honest should I be? Are there skills I can teach my child to help manage the stress or worry they might feel when they hear or talk about scary news? And much more!
Talking to Children about a Suicide
This guide is designed to help parents, guardians, and caregivers of children under 12 know how to speak with them when a suicide occurs in their family or community.
Cannabis: What Parents/Guardians and Caregivers Need to Know
This fact sheet is for parents and caregivers of youth in grades 6 to 12. It provides information about cannabis, legalization, risks, signs of a problem, how to help, and where to get more information and support.
Breaking free of Child Anxiety and OCD: A scientifically proven program for parents
From understanding childhood anxiety and OCD, to learning how to talk with an anxious child, to avoiding common traps and pitfalls, this book is full of detailed guidance and practical suggestions for parents and caregivers.
Talking Pot with Youth: A Cannabis Communication Guide for Youth Allies
This guide is intended to educate youth allies on how to have safe, unbiased, informed and non-judgmental conversations with young people about cannabis.