Parent and Caregiver Wellness Guide – Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools

Welcome Parents and Caregivers!

We have gathered some resources for you below, sorted by categories.

The Facets of Wellness - Body, Mind, Feelings, and Spirit — The Facets of Wellness – Body, Mind, Feelings, and Spirit

Language Matters! Screenshot of pdf cover page

Language Matters! Understanding Mental Health and Substance Use: A Resource for Families and School Communities

"Where are you" Podcast - screen grab of episode list

BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre “Where You Are Podcast”

Resources for Caring Adults

two people chatting, man with glasses and younger woman with hat (out of focus)

Talking to Young People about Mental Health

Local Resources/Poverty Advocacy Nanaimo

Ladysmith Resource Centre Association - screen shot of homepage

Ladysmith Resources Centre Association

BC Children's hospital mental health resource page

Parent & Caregiver Well-being

Caring for your body through nutrition, exercise, sleep, and regular medical checkups. Healthy habits in this area support energy, immunity, and longevity.

Active Living

LEAP

PAN – Children

BC Children's Hospital - Food and Nutrition

Food & Nutrition

PAN – Food

PAN – Housing

Medical Care Access

Protecting Kids from Sexual Exploitation Online

Safety Support at Home

Sleep

Substance Use

Sexuality

Island Health – Let’s Talk – Speaking about Substances

FamilySmart – The Power of Support

FamilySmart – Now What? Kids and Substance Use

Maintaining cognitive health, learning, problem-solving, and decision-making. It involves staying engaged, curious, and adaptable.

Digital Wellness – https://keltymentalhealth.ca/techincheck
Digital Media Literacy – Media Smarts Resources for Parents
Goal-Setting for Healthy Living – https://keltymentalhealth.ca/setting-goals
Medication & Therapy – https://keltymentalhealth.ca/medication-therapy
Mindfulness in Parenting – https://keltymentalhealth.ca/mindful-approach-parenting-caregiving
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) – https://youtu.be/b8mGZ-LqPGs – Family Smart
Online Safety – https://protectchildren.ca/en/resources-research/online-safety/

Active Living

LEAP

PAN – Children

Recognizing, understanding, and managing your emotions. This includes coping with stress, building resilience, and forming healthy relationships.

Anxiety – Parents and Caregivers – HealthyMindsBC
https://keltymentalhealth.ca/anxiety#:~:text=What%20is%20it?
https://youtu.be/f5UpEoBdbvw – Family Smart
Body Image & Eating Disorders – https://kidshelpphone.ca/get-info/tips-to-support-young-people-with-body-image/
Bullying – https://keltymentalhealth.ca/bullying
Depression – Parents and Caregivers – HealthyMindsBC
https://youtu.be/fYAMwBncAm8 – Family Smart
Divorce & Separation – https://keltymentalhealth.ca/separation-divorce
Emotion Regulation – https://youtu.be/BP4I9Zedrgs – Family Smart
Grief & Loss – https://keltymentalhealth.ca/grief-and-loss
Healthy Relationships – Talking with Youth About Healthy Relationships – ProtectKidsOnline.ca
Social & Emotional Development – https://keltymentalhealth.ca/social-emotional-development
Stress – https://keltymentalhealth.ca/managing-stress
Suicide – Supporting Young People who Experience Suicidal Thoughts

Finding meaning, purpose, and connection to something larger than oneself, which can include personal values, mindfulness, nature, cultural or religious beliefs.

Identity – Supporting Kids with their Identity – Kids Help Phone
Gender Diverse Youth – https://youtu.be/4ozinM5Ixf4 – Family Smart
Gender Identity – https://keltymentalhealth.ca/gender-identity
Neurodiversity – Mental Health & Neurodevelopmental Challenges https://keltymentalhealth.ca/mental-health
ADHD – https://keltymentalhealth.ca/adhd
https://youtu.be/A9Vpmh7iHbc – Family Smart

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