Parent Resources
Below are information and resources for parents with children and youth.
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FNHA Family Resources
The First Nations Health Authority has several programs for Indigenous families to assist with healthy pregnancies, maternal health and health of young children, available at the website below. A video series of elder advice for expectant or new mothers is also...
Keeping Children Active During the Pandemic
The American College of Sports Medicine has created a guide to children's physical activity during Covid-19. It includes free links and resources to indoor and outdoor options. More...
SPFoodBank resource guide for single parents
The SPFB has created a resource guide for single parents to use that are available in the lower mainland. These programs include legal advice, housing and social services. You can click on the SPFB website link below or conduct your search through the Red Book Online...
Talking to your child about Covid-19
This page by Coronavirus Victoria outlines ways to have a safe and reassuring conversation with your child about Covid-19, such as adapting information based on your child's age and things to look out for in your children....
Storyline Online
Storyline Online is a free children's literacy website. It has videos of celebrities reading children's books with illustrations. Each book features a free supplemental curriculum that has been developed by an elementary school educator. Website:...
Snoopy lesson plans
A popular childhood comic strip character, Snoopy, has released free printable lesson plans for students age 4-13. They are available in 11 different languages and cover topics in STEM, Language Arts and Social Studies....
BC Centre for Disease Control Halloween tips
The BC Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has released information on how to celebrate Halloween safely this year. They recommend that people do not attend Halloween parties and try to remain physically distanced when trick-or-treating and handing out candy. For more...
Abby Dads
Abby Dads is a Father Involvement Program in Abbotsford, B.C. that is actively involved in supporting dads move towards healthier relationships with their families. This program’s goal is to help fathers, step-fathers, and grandfathers fulfill their role as a...
1Up Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre
1Up is a charitable organization that has served the evolving needs of single parent families since 1978. They offer free counselling services to single parents for life's challenges with a certified counsellor. Open Monday-Friday 10am-4pm Location: 602 Gorge Rd....