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
Confidence and Self-esteem for 11-18 year olds
A guide for young people on understanding confidence and self-esteem, what might affect them and where to look for support. https://www.mind.org.uk/
TDSB Mental Health and Well-Being Supports and Resources
Through Professional Support Services (PSS), we are here to walk alongside students, parents, caregivers, and educators with identity-affirming resources and toolkits that support daily mental health and well-being.
School Mental Health Ontario
Help families navigate mental health literacy and support, together.
https://smho-smso.ca/by-your-side/
Access the By Your Side Toolkit – Parent/caregiver resources to support mental health learning, and well-being for every family.
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/