Parent Resources
Below are information and resources for parents with children and youth.
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HealthLink B.C.’s Pregnancy and Parenting Advice
HealthLink B.C. has created a resource that offers advice based on age and developmental stage. The advice begins with a section regarding pregnancy and planning, and ends with a section about parenting young adults. This is a free resource. Website:...
B.C. Parenting and Caregiver Support Line
The Support Line is a free resource offered by the Family Resource Programs of B.C. This line is staffed by two part-time advocates trained in advocacy, social work, family law, and government services related to kinship caregiving. Contact: (for parents) 604-669-1616...
Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative
The Child Care Fee Reduction Initiative enhances child care affordability by offering funding to eligible, licensed child care providers to reduce and stabilize parents’ monthly child care fees. Parents who are looking for reduced fee childcare are able to go to the...
13 Tips for Parents with Picky Eaters
The online magazine, Parents, has released a resource to aid parents who have children that are picky eaters. The strategies are easy to incorporate. Website: https://www.parents.com/recipes/nutrition/picky-eater-strategies/
Community Resource Guide for Parents of Persons with Disabilities
The Cridge Centre for Family has created an online resource guide for parents and caregivers of youth with disabilities who will be transitioning into adulthood. This guide provides lists of resources for a variety of topics, including housing, adult day programs,...
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