All Resources
App or Online Tool
Breathr
Breathr provides easy and fun ways to practice mindfulness along with interesting facts about the benefits of mindfulness.
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.
Live 5-2-1-0
This app is designed for children aged 8-12 and their parents to build healthy habits. Kids can set a goal, then choose fun daily challenges to work towards a reward!
Books
You are a social detective! Explaining social thinking to kids
This book teaches children and students (ages 5-10) how to recognize and develop social skills, a skill set they can use at home, school, or within the community.
Nowmaps Jr: Adventure stories to help young kids navigate everyday challenges and grow in caring and kind ways
A delightful, rhyming story that introduces kids ages 3-6 to the neuroscience of early childhood social and emotional learning (SEL) in a captivating, interactive way.
Neon the ninja activity book for children who struggle with sleep and nightmares: A therapeutic story with creative activities for children aged 5 - 10
This book shows children how they can reduce their nightmares and night worries, and make night times feel safer and more relaxed.
Kelty's Webinars
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).
Supporting Children and Youth Who Have Experienced Trauma - Webinar Recording
You will learn what trauma is, how to talk to your child about these experiences, what you can do as a parent or caregiver to support your child at home and where to reach out for help.
Back to School: How To Promote Resilience and Set Your Kids Up For Success- Webinar Recording
Webinar recording from the 'Back to School: How To Promote Resilience and Set Your Kids Up For Success' webinar (September 2021).
Medication Sheets
Gabapentin
Gabapentin anti-seizure medication for adults. Gabapentin is not approved by Health Canada for use in children and adolescents. However, there is evidence to support the use of gabapentin in adults with neuropathic pain, anxiety, restless legs syndrome, cannabis use disorder, and alcohol use disorder.
Naltrexone (ReVia®)
Naltrexone belongs to a group of medications called opioid antagonists and is commonly used for the management of alcohol use disorder.
Pregabalin (Lyrica®)
Pregabalin is primarily used for the management of nerve pain and fibromyalgia in adults. It is sometimes used for treatment of anxiety in adolescents when standard treatments are not helpful or tolerated.
PDFs
Q&A for Parents and Caregivers of Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth
This booklet guides parents and caregivers on how to best support, love and appreciate their children and keep them safe, healthy and happy. Available in English, Traditional Chinese, Filipino, Korean, Punjabi and Vietnamese.
Borderline Personality Disorder: An Information Guide for Families
This booklet is for those who have someone in their lives with a Borderline Personality Disorder.
Great Meal Idea Handouts
Great meal ideas for your family including a handout for breakfast, lunch and snacks.
Podcasts and Audio
Support Service
Support Groups for Tourette Syndrome
These support groups are for individuals and families living with Tourette syndrome in communities where existing support and services may not be readily accessible. Includes virtual peer support groups for parents of youth children, parents, youth, and adults, as well as video presentations.
Bullying Canada (24/7)
Bullying Canada is a bullying support service run by youth for youth, providing phone and online chat resources.
Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN)
The Pacific Autism Family Network (PAFN) is a centre of excellence and network of supports for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families across the province.
Videos
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.
Webinar Recording: Introducing the Language Matters Resource for School Communities
In this webinar recording, we discuss the development of the guide, key mental health and substance use concepts in the guide, their relevance to child and youth mental health and well-being, and ideas for how the guide can be used in your school communities.
Supporting, Connecting and Understanding Teens with Depression
A webinar for parents, caregivers and families about understanding how depression shows up in teens and ways of journeying with them through it.
Websites
Parent Advice Videos
Parent Advice Videos are questions asked and answered by parents across Canada. This project was created and developed by Canadian parents from the autism community.
PANDAS and PANS
An introduction to PANDAS and PANS, which are rare neuropsychiatric conditions that affect children and young adolescents. Learn what it is, what the symptoms are, how its treated, and more.
Mindfulness Resources for Parents, Families & Caregivers
A collection of mindfulness resources that are specifically created with parents and caregivers in mind. Curated by the BC Children's Hospital Centre for Mindfulness.
