CHILD AND FAMILY
Common Sense Media site reviews movies and apps for parents. Includes articles on recommended kids apps.
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Top internet parenting resources chosen by psychologists.
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BC Foundry list of helpful apps for teens.
Science Based, Greater Good Magazine from UC Berkeley has many positive family articles.
Positive Parenting
Parenting Essentials: The American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reviewed extensive research to identify the best approaches to parenting and talked to the experts—both recognized leaders in the parenting field and parents themselves—to create articles, videos, and activities parents and caregivers can use.
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Behavioral science-based information on children, youth and families developed by leaders of the American Psychological Association
Child Mental Health Online Resources
(reviewed and recommended by our volunteers)
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Kelty's Mental Health-Comprehensive BC Children's Hospital Information including resources and tools
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Bc.familieschange.ca (divorce) guide to support BC families, including guides for children and teens.
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Another comprehensive site of Mental Health Resources for Parents from the Society For Adolescent Health and Medicine
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Anxiety Canada Guides for children to manage anxiety
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FREE online program with counsellor support for parents of anxious kids: Confident Parents, Thriving Kids from BC-Canada Mental Health
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CADDAC Canadian ADHD organization includes helpful lists of specific, age, appropriate accommodations.
Mindfullness Activities for Children
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Dealing with Social Media
For available programs, see our brochure or service directory.
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Multi-cultural mental health Canadian site. Articles and resource lists.
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Child and family multilingual resources by Kelty's Key.
Multicultural Website Resources
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Creativity and family play
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87 indoor activities because cabin fever is no joke
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NATURE Activities!!
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Exploring Indigenous ways of learning-age based materials and books in the library
Geocaching-an outdoor treasure hunt in your neighborhoods.
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Nature journal writing for kids
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City of Surrey Resources for outdoor learning.
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Soothing & Quiet Time
Calming Mindfulness strategies for parents and kids ​
Positive psychology mindfulness activities just for kids
Possible apps to soothe children
Learning Support
Indigenous writers of children's books:
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Common Sense Media created site Wide Open Schools with MANY engaging content links for kids learning. VERY COMPREHENSIVE preK-Grade 12
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Kahn Academy-FREE non-profit world-class education pre-k through college. Step-by-step exercises with fun learning
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