Parent Resources
Below are information and resources for parents with children and youth.
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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:...
BC Government – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
Provincial Family Services is a BC government program that is included within the Provincial Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services. This program provides support to families with deaf and hard of hearing children, youth, and young adults up to age 24. The program provides...
Mom2Mom Charity Vancouver
Mom2Mom is a support network operating in Vancouver, BC. They provide social support as well as financial help with groceries, summer childcare, and other parenting expenses. To access support, contact a counsellor or support worker at your child's school. Application...
Kelty Mental Health Back-to-School Resources
The Kelty Mental Health Centre assists families with accessing and navigating the mental health system in BC. For back to school, Kelty Mental Health is providing events, webinars, and blog posts intended for parents with children and youth returning to school. All...
Dealing with Depression DWD
Dealing with Depression (DWD) is a website that lists effective treatments and self help skills to deal with depression. This website and its examples are intended for teens with depressed mood, concerned adults who want to help a depressed teen and other teens who...
AFABC back to school resources
Adoptive Families Association of BC (AFABC) has provided a list of free back to school resources for parents of adoptive children. These resources include free webinars and navigating online education. Website: https://www.bcadoption.com/back-school-resources
Parent involvement in education
People for Education is a Canadian organization that believes in the power and promise of public education. They have a section on their website dedicated to parent involvement in education. There are topics regarding children of all ages. These include selecting high...
Children’s mental health tools for parents
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has released a set of free learning opportunity videos to help parents teach their children about mental health and well being. Video topics include helping children cope with worry, managing big emotions and art. Website:...
Helping your child cope with back to school anxiety
Anxiety Canada has released a helpful article for parents on how to manage their child's back to school anxiety. The article also teaches specific tools in their My Anxiety Plan (MAP). Website:...