Welcome to our 2023-2024 series of Snapshots dedicated to supporting the mental health and well-being of children! Over the school year we explored how building strong, positive connections can serve as protective factors in various aspects of your child’s life.
Be Your Own Best Friend
May 2024 ~ Self-compassion and self-esteem are deeply interconnected aspects of a teenager's well-being. Self-compassion, the practice of being kind and understanding towards oneself, lays the foundation for healthy self-esteem... Read more
Building Bridges
March 2024 ~ In British Columbia, we live and work alongside peoples from a wide range of cultures. There are more than 200 Indigenous communities as well as people from... Read more
Teen Relationships, Romance and Respect
January 2024 ~ By the time teens reach high school, friendships become more stable. This is likely because individual identities are more solid and teens learn to accept greater differences... Read more
Emotional Lives of Teens
November 2023 ~ This Snapshot aims to support parents in navigating their teens' intense and sometimes tumultuous emotional journey into adulthood. It offers some understanding and empathy for the challenges... Read more
Community Connections
September/October 2023 ~This Snapshot explores some of the agencies and services in our community for families. These agencies can serve as valuable partners, offering a wide variety of services designed... Read more
