Parent Resources
Below are information and resources for parents with children and youth.
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Anti-Racism Zine for Teens
An intergenerational team of UVic researchers have created Cultivating Growth and Solidarity, an Anti-Racism Zine for Asian Youth (and Adults too!). The zine contains activities and readings aimed to tackle biases and internalized racism and promote anti-racist...
The PE Specialist
The PE specialist is a resource for physical education teachers or parents hoping to bring PE home. The PE specialist has provided a comprehensive list of PE at-home resources for kids and adults to enjoy during Covid-19. Resources include follow-along workouts and...
Island Metis Family and Community Services Society
The IMFCSS has a variety of services and programs that are free to the community. They provide online and in-person programs such as; activity groups, cultural supports, fitness groups, life skills and yoga. Location: 345 Wale Rd, Victoria, B.C. Contact:...
Story Studio 31 Day Writing Challenge
Story Studio has designed a 31 Writing Challenge to help young writers hone their craft with 31 writing prompts. They encourage people to send in the finished product. More info: https://www.storystudio.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/May-Writing-Challenge.pdf
Parenting Information from Healthy Families BC
Healthy Families BC is a provincially-funded information and resource hub that includes a section on parenting. Included are informational videos, articles, and interactive tools for expecting and current parents of children ages 0-18. Website:...
Breastfeeding Buddy
Breastfeeding Buddy is an online application (no smartphone required) designed to help expecting and new parents organize feedings, access community resources, and watch tutorials on proper infant care. More information:...
Pacific Post Partum Support Society
The PPPSS is a nonprofit society that provides support for new parents in postpartum distress. There are phone and text lines for immediate support and weekly group support sessions for new mothers, fathers and LGBTQ2+ parents. The website also has publications for...
British Columbia Child Care Funding
The government of BC has benefits available for families in order to make child care more affordable. Parents under 25 or families that make less than $111,000 annually (before taxes) qualify for benefits. More information:...
Media Smarts for Digital Literacy
Media Smarts is an online educator tool for teachers, parents, and youth about digital skills and internet safety. There are games and e-tutorials as well as guides for talking to different age groups about responsible media use. Website: https://mediasmarts.ca/