Resources for Families, Children and Teens
Mindful Athletes
Mental Health Resources for Parents
ADHD
Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada
Learn about what ADHD is and what it is not, how to support yourself or your child, and where to find support services like workshops, coaching, and therapy. https://caddac.ca/
ADHD TED talk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWCocjh5aK0
This is what it’s like to live with ADHD
https://www.ted.com/talks/jessica_mccabe_this_is_what_it_s_really_like_to_live_with_adhd_sep_2017
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario: The go-to resources for youth and parents seeking to better understand a child with a learning disability and how to support them. https://www.ldao.ca/
LD Online: The world’s leading website on learning disabilities, learning disorders and differences. LD Online Website
Vaping and Substance Abuse
Drug Free Kids Canada: A national charity dedicated to educating youth and parents about substances. Click on the link for information on all kinds of substances used: https://www.drugfreekidscanada.org/talk/dfk-parenting-resources/
Vaping: Information for Parents https://truthaboutvaping.ca/parent/
Grief and Loss
What’s your grief – An article to educate parents on how to support a grieving youth. https://whatsyourgrief.com/helping-a-teenager-deal-with-grief-2/
Bereaved Families Of Toronto A local organization that provides support groups for children, youth, and adults dealing with grief and loss. https://bfotoronto.ca/
