All Resources
Books
The explosive child: A new approach for understanding and parenting easily frustrated, chronically inflexible children
Dr. Greene provides a new conceptual framework for understanding "explosive children" who are lacking some crucial skills and require a different approach to parenting.
Hold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Matter
This book includes concepts, principles and practical advice for parents and caregivers to satisfy their children’s inborn need to find direction by turning towards a source of authority, contact and warmth.
Forgetful Frankie: The World's Greatest Rock Skipper
Frankie has Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). In this illustrated book for kids, he shares the challenges and joys of living with FASD.
Medication Sheets
Bupropion (Wellbutrin® SR/XL/Zyban®)
Bupropion is an antidepressant and smoking cessation medication.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines is a group of medications used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, seizure disorders, symptoms of catatonia, to promote sleep, and for several other purposes.
Ziprasidone (Zeldox®)
Ziprasidone is an antipsychotic and mood stabilizer medication used in the treatment of schizophrenia, autism symptoms, bipolar disorder and tourette syndrome.
PDFs
The BC Children’s Hospital Health Promotion & Health Literacy Team: Who We Are
Our team aims to enhance the health and well-being of BC’s children, youth, and families through health promotion and health literacy.
Part 1: Challenges with School Attendance- Introduction for Parents and Caregivers: Powerpoint Slides
Powerpoint Slides for Part 1: Challenges with School Attendance. To watch the accompanying webinar recording, click here.
Podcasts and Audio
Videos
Navigating the Mental Health System Videos
Looking for treatment can be frustrating and confusing.The Help Finder Tool and System Navigation Videos can help you understand the mental health system and guide you through it.
Families, Together: Supporting the Mental Well-being of Children and Youth
Video and discussion guide featuring families from different cultural backgrounds and health professionals sharing their experiences supporting a child or youth with a mental health challenge.
Part 2 What can Families expect Along the Way? Supporting Children & Youth with Mental Health Challenges
This video describes what families can expect when they meet with a health professional about their child’s mental health for the first time, and how to prepare themselves and their child for that first meeting.
Websites
Sleep in children with neurodevelopmental disorders
A series of videos about sleep and neurodevelopmental disorders in children including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
