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.
Language Matters: An Introductory Guide for Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use
Language Matters: An Introductory Guide for Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use is a resource for educators and school communities. It is designed to help facilitate conversations, build common understandings, and support practice by defining and discussing key terms and topics. It was developed in partnership with the BC Children's Health Promotion and Health Literacy team.
How to Practice Mindful Listening: HEAR
Try the HEAR practice to help cultivate deeper listening skills: Halt, Enjoy, Ask, Reflect.
Trans Care BC
Trans Care BC supports the delivery of equitable and accessible care, surgical planning, and peer and community support for trans people across the province.
“I am a Caregiver” Resource Guide
This “I am a Caregiver” resource guide is for those providing care to a person with FASD. This guide was developed as a way for caregivers to access important information and resources relating to providing care for children and adults with FASD.
BC Children’s Family Library
Provides support, information and connections to patients and families throughout BC. They offer a library, bookstore, health information, internet, fax, email, and referrals. Families can borrow library material for free with an option to order and return material through the mail.
Toolkit for Children, Educators and Parents
This well-being toolkit is intended for educators, parents and caregivers of children. It includes tips, audio and video practices, a Kindness Curriculum and more.
Childhood Bereavement Network
A hub for those working with bereaved children, young people and their families, hosted by the UK National Children's Bureau. Includes general information, as well as, suggested books and DVDs.
Supporting Parents of Suicidal Youth
Read wisdom and insight from parents with lived experience, clinicians, and suicide prevention experts to guide what parents supporting suicidal youth needed to know to keep their child safe and alive.
Quick Ways to Relax
A resource for kids featuring quick ways to relax, including deep breathing, muscle relaxation and visualization.
Informed Consent for Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
This presentation is for family members and patients prior to an ECT treatment decision, presented by Dr. Tyler Black, Emergency Psychiatry at BC Children's Hospital.