Caring for Kids provides information for parents from the Canadian Paediatric Society

Your Child's Health: Front & Centre is a monthly electronic newsletter from the Canadian Paediatric Society for parents who want the latest information on child and youth health issues. Subscribe by going to the link and providing your email address.

Health information from American Academy of Pediatrics

nutritional advice from Dieticians of Canada

Health Canada's guideline on healthy eating

Your guide to help you introduce solid to your baby

Food Allergy Canada's recommendation of solid food introduction to prevent food allergies

York region information for substance use in kids

Information for parents on how to talk with children about substance use

How to talk about excessive screen use in adolescent years

A mobile youth walk in clinic travelling around York Region and South Simcoe to meet your confidential health care needs in a safe, non-judgmental environment. You can reach them at 289-879-2376

Free walk-in mental health counseling with immediate mental health counseling available for children, youth, young adults and their families, and families with infants

Free phone counselling: Call a counsellor: 1-800-668-6868

Provides resources for supporting and affirming gender creative kids within their families, schools and communities

A toll-free Ontario-wide peer-support phone line for lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirited, queer and questioning young people.”

Pflag is York Region’s LGBTQ2 support, resource and education network – it is a volunteer-led and locally registered charity

If you or someone you know is facing a crisis or emergency, call the following help line or head to the nearest hospital emergency department. Community Crisis Response Service 24-hour crisis line: 1-855-310-COPE (2673)

Developed by several child and adolescent psychiatrists in the Toronto area; provides a toolkit for coping with kids at home during the COVID-19 pandemic

A hub of resources to help you take care of yourself and look out for the people you love during this challenging time.

CPS statement about discussion of COVID with children

how to support the young people in your life with back to school this year — whatever that may look like for them — can be helpful for planning and everyone’s mental health and well-being.

An adolescent paediatrician provide online mindfulness programs and support to help teens to cope with the stress in the evolving pandemic

Learning hub by hospital of sick children

CPS statement about vaping and substance use in Youth during COVID

Struggling with anxiety during this time of uncertainty? You're not alone. Learn from our experts on how you can cope.

Psychologist suggestion to help Youth tackle the Blues in this pandemic

tips for parents of youth with anxiety disorder, by Dr. Nicola Keyhan, child and adolescent psychiatrist, Hospital for Sick Children

York Region: Children’s Treatment Network - 1-866-377-0286

Durham region: Infant and Child Development Services - 905-668-7711

Grandview Children's Center - 905-728-1673

CDP offers services to children from birth to kindergarten in three programs: speech and language, infant hearing, and blind-low vision.

Provides activities to help your child learn, grow and thrive, brought to you by experts in child development at McMaster University and The University of Toronto.

practical tools for parents to help support all infants and toddlers in reaching their full potential.

How to find a private Speech & Language Pathologist (SLP)

Helps children and adults living with developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorder and visual impairments reach their full potential. Services provided include assessments and therapy for individuals and families living in Toronto.

Financially assists with developmental services and programs that support inclusion for adults with a developmental disability and their families.

Ontario's program to access services and government funding for children and youth with autism.

Offers unique, local ASD programs and services.Provides information on a variety of autism related topics as well as local services and supports. Can also link to accredited private IBI/ABA therapy provider

National organization dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families by supporting and working with community

Provides a range of fee-for-service services for children, youth and families that are designed to meet the needs of children with autism spectrum disorder and help them be successful.

A resources hub for kids, youth and adults with developmental disabilities, connect with programs, services and workshops in the community

The Advocacy Tool Kit aims to demonstrate how to apply advocacy skills to different situations throughout early childhood and adolescence through useful tips, links to additional information, list of local resources by provinces across Canada

Holland bloorview Kids rehabilitation Hospital regularly provide free webinar/workshops and programs for parents with child having ASD

Assist children and youth with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD as well as their families to achieve their full potential. Provide a link to clinical psychologist that can provide private psychoeducational assessment

Online resource with a wide range of the latest evidence-based ADHD information for training parents and K-12 teachers, and hosting educational webinars and workshops.

Online resource ADHD information

York Hills has expertise in treating the social, emotional and behavioural challenges of children, youth and their families.

comprehensive psychological services for: Anxiety, ADHD, Behavioural Problems, Family Distress & Discord,Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Parenting Issues, Selective Mutism, Sleep Disorders & Disturbances

Fee for counseling services based on client’s ability to pay (youth, couple, family counselling)

Counselling and parenting program (Triple P) for residents in York region, Fee for counseling services are based on individual income

private counselling service, psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy

Hong Fook has been serving the Asian communities in the Greater Toronto Area since 1982. They strive to address the mental health concerns of the Cambodian, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Korean and Vietnamese communities.

The Child and Adolescent Outpatient Mental Health Program provides a number of services that include individual and group therapy for children/adolescents under the age of 19 with moderate to severe mental health concerns

Counseling support fees based on ability to pay

Provides mental health services to children, youth and their families in the community through Individual, family and group counselling

A mobile youth walk in clinic travelling around York Region and South Simcoe to meet your confidential health care needs in a safe, non-judgmental environment. You can reach them at 289-879-2376

Free walk-in mental health counseling with immediate mental health counseling available for children, youth, young adults and their families, and families with infants

available 24/7, Call a counsellor: 1-800-668-6868

Provide services to promote the mental health and well-being of people and their communities within York Region. No fee for services

Provides compassionate non-denominational mutual aid support for families and individuals who have lost a significant person to death

Good2Talk is a free, confidential service for post-secondary students in Ontario, available 24/7/365.

Provides resources for supporting and affirming gender creative kids within their families, schools and communities

A toll-free Ontario-wide peer-support phone line for lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirited, queer and questioning young people.”

Pflag is York Region’s LGBTQ2 support, resource and education network – it is a volunteer-led and locally registered charity

If you or someone you know is facing a crisis or emergency, call the following help line or head to the nearest hospital emergency department. Community Crisis Response Service 24-hour crisis line: 1-855-310-COPE (2673)

Mindfulness project run by Hospital of Sick Children

Private Mindfulness program for children

Mindfulness project run by Markham Family Health Team

online mindfulness program available

Teens mental health/mindfulness learning hub

A book by Dzung X. Vo, MD, a paediatrician from BC Children’s Hospital. This book can be read directly by an adolescent to develop mindfulness skills, also a great resource for parents/clinicians

A book by Kenneth Ginsburg, MD, a pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). He identified seven “C”s of resilience, recognizing that “resilience isn’t a simple, one-part entity.” Parents can use these guidelines to help their children recognize their abilities and inner resources.

A free home visiting program supporting eligible families who are pregnant or have children up to six years of age. To access the program, please call Health Connection.

A ten-week skills training course to teach parents and caregivers, with children under eight years of age, about coping with stress.

Peer support system to provide ongoing practical and emotional peer-based support for new and expectant parents and parents of children up to the age of six.

Provide parenting programs for different age group of children

Triple P positive parenting program

A program that provides parents and caregivers with tips they can use to support their children during their middle years (6-12) and deal with problem behaviours within the home.

This website will help you handle some common parenting challenges, so you can be a more confident parent and enjoy helping your child grow

A book, by Jennifer Kolari , a Toronto based clinical psychologist and child therapist. This parenting book providing therapeutic techniques that really work to soothe, calm and connect with your strong-willed child or anxious child. You will learn to use language and connection as powerful medicine to raise healthier, happier, more resilient children.

Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist , and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson demystify the meltdowns and aggravation, explaining the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures.

A book by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. This book is a parenting / communication book specifically intended for parents to have better relationships with their children, and helping young children to express their feelings in a positive way

A book, by Jennifer Kolari, a Toronto based clinical psychologist and child therapist. Dr Kolari using her unique approach to parenting can have all these effects and more. Kolari’s CALM technique is based on the therapeutic strategy of mirroring . Used regularly, it can strengthen the parent–child bond and build emotional independence.

offers information about the ever-changing online interests of children, the potential risks they face, and proactive strategies to help keep your child/adolescent safe while online

CPS guideline for returning to school after concussion

Canadian guideline for returning to sports after concussion

general safety advice for parents with child having seizure disorder

Find safety information about car seats, concussion, cycling, playgrounds, pool, and home

information on vaccines from the Public Health Agency of Canada

information on vaccines from the Canadian Pediatric Society

information about not vaccinating your child by Canadian Pediatric Society

CANimmunize is a free digital tool for Canadians that securely stores your vaccination records and helps you get vaccinated on time.

you can update your child's immunisation online and connected with york region Public health

Information on how to have a safe and enjoyable journey whether you are travelling in Canada or abroad

Travel health information provided by CDC

provides one-on-one travel health advice, consultation and immunizations for adults and children by a dynamic team of SickKids doctors and health professionals

ADHD diagnostic forms, SNAP IV (Parents & Teachers)

ADHD diagnostic forms , WSRII

ADHD diagnostic forms , WFIRS

ADHD diagnostic forms , Teacher assessment form

Anxiety screening

Depression screening

Teen Health Source is brought to you by Planned Parenthood Toronto. Teen Health Source is a sexual health information service run for and by youth.

Skylark offers free, individual and family counselling and support to children, youth and their families who live in the Toronto area.