Parent Resources
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West Shore Babies Best Beginnings Playgroup
Sooke Family Resource Society is hosting a free recurring play group on Thursdays from 9:30am-11:00am starting May 19. It is catered for parents with children 12 months or under. In this group, parents will be able to receive support from the Family Resource Program...
Parent tips for racial stress and self care
The RESilience Initiative has created a toolkit to help parents navigate racial stress and self care with their children. It explains the different effects that racism can have on the body as well as how it can impact parenting. Website:...
Childcare in Greater Victoria Facebook Group
Childcare in Greater Victoria is a private Facebook group for educators and parents of children in the Greater Victoria area. The group allows parents and educators to find resources and connect with others about childcare. You can request to join the group in order...
Children’s Museum of the Arts Free Art Videos
Children’s Museum of the Arts in New York City has released free step by step crafting videos online through Vimeo. These crafts are easy, so the whole family can enjoy them together. They also make great activities for kids during Spring Break. All of the crafts can...
Imagineering in a Box with Khan Academy
Khan Academy has released a free online course for middle and high school students who are interested in arts, humanities, math and science. In this course, students will learn how artists, designers and engineers work together to create theme parks. They will learn...
Tips for Teaching Resilience in a Time of War
Linked below is a list for parents and teacher with tips on to speak to children in an age-appropriate way about war and crisis. Website: https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience/kids-war
War on Ukraine: Resources to Support Children & Adolescents
Linked below is a website that outlines multiple resources for parents and other forms of support for children and adolescents during the war on Ukraine. Resources include educational links that include: talking to children during this time, understanding refugee...
Monthly Support Group for Parents of LGBTQ+ Community
Join the community and the LQBTQ+ parents support group. Hosted every second Wednesday of the month from 7-9 pm at Commonwealth Place, Upside Teen Lounge OR every fourth Sunday from 1:30-3:30 pm at Nellie McClung Library. For more information or to RSVP attendance...
Parenting After Separation Course
The government of B.C. has developed free courses in order to help parents cope with divorce and separation. The purpose of this course is to provide information to parents, guardians and other family members who are dealing with family issues as a result of a...