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Medication Sheets
Carbamazepine (Tegretol®/Tegretol CR®)
Carbamazepine is an anti-seizure and mood stabilizer medication used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
Is My Child Taking Their Medication?
Explains the possible signs and reasons why a child may not take medication as prescribed. Includes suggestions for how to talk with your child and your health care team when it is suspected a child is not taking their medication.
PDFs
Medication Decision Aid for Parents of Children with Autism
This decision aid has been designed to help you decide whether to have your child take medicine.
Prescription Opioids: What Parents and Caregivers Need to Know
An info sheet for parents and caregivers on the topic of prescription opioid misuse. Includes information on preventing problems, and what to do if you suspect your child might be misusing opioids.
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.
Websites
Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP)
HELP brings together scientific viewpoints to address complex early child development issues to improve the health and well-being of children.
Support for Kids With ADHD During the Coronavirus Crisis
Families are struggling to care and bring children normal routines and activities during the coronavirus crisis. And kids with ADHD may need extra structure and support to manage attention, behavior challenges, and keep on track with schooling in this challenging situation. This article provides suggestions for helping kids with ADHD.
Helping children and teens cope with social isolation
Keeping kids inside and away from others isn’t easy. In this blog post, BC Children’s Hospital's Dr. Ashley Miller provides some tips and strategies for how families can navigate through these challenging times.
