Family Resources
Below are resources and information for families including online education resources, parent resources, activities for kids, and more.
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NST Law Bullying Prevention
NST Law has created an online resource for parents on their website that covers topics like school, bullying and internet safety. Website: https://www.nstlaw.com/child-safety/bullying-prevention/
Helping Your Child Focus in School
PBS has released an online resource that details strategies that can be used to help your child focus on school. This resource aims to help children keep concentrated, and mindful. Website:...
How Parents Can Prevent Bullying
The government of Canada has released a resource for parents detailing how to prevent their children from bullying at school. The website below contains resources, tips, and conversational suggestions to ensure your child knows how to effectively handle bullying....
How Parents Can Recognize Bullying
The government of Canada has released a resource outlining how to recognize bullying in schools. There are also resources on the provided website too. Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/bullying/how-recognize-bullying.html
Homeowner Grants for People with Disabilities
The government of B.C is offering additional homeowner grants to individuals with disabilities. These grants are meant to reduce the rate of property tax by offering up to $1045 to the homeowner. It is free to apply. Application deadline: ongoing...
Choking and the Heimlich Maneuver
The ACLS Training Center has released an article about choking and the heimlich Maneuver. This resource also goes over causes of choking, prevention, symptoms and potential hazards for infants and toddlers. Website:...
B.C. Child Care Resource List
The Child Care Resource and Referral group provides a list of resources regarding child care throughout B.C. This list includes resources for all individuals across the province, including single parents and the Indigenous community. Website:...
Santa Light Parade
One of the highlights of the Christmas season in Victoria is the annual Santa Light Parade. The event starts downtown at Belleville and Government St. at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 27th. Dress warm! Location: The Fairmont Empress, 721 Government St., Victoria...
SPCA Holiday Mini-Camps
The BCSPCA is holding a virtual mini-camp from December 20th-22nd called Home for the Holidays. Ages 8-14 welcome, activities will include environmentally-friendly gift making and a virtual tour of a BCSPCA shelter. Register before December 10th for $60 admission, for...