A Conversation for Families About Digital Wellbeing and Mental Health

Resources

WEBSITES:

• Common Sense Media – Cellphones and Devices: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
• Game Quitters – Back to School: Gaming & Screen Time Tips for Families 
• Kelty Mental Health – Building Healthy Screen Habits | Kelty Mental Health 
• Kelty Mental Health – Keeping Tech in Check: Developing Healthy Habits In Your Family 
• The White Hatter – Resources

PODCASTS / BLOGS:

• Keeping Tech in Check – Developing Healthy Habits In Your Family 

BOOKS FOR PARENTS:

• Reset your Child’s Brain – Dr. Victoria Dunckley 

MORE FROM FAMILYSMART:

• Some Ideas for Helping Conversations Go Better.pdf 
• What to Say to Kids (and Teens) When Nothing Seems to Work 

CRISIS SUPPORT NUMBERS TO PHONE/TEXT:

• Crisis Centre B.C. – You can call/text 9-8-8 if experiencing thoughts of suicide, or call 310-6789 if experiencing a mental health crisis.
• Kids Help Phone – text 6-8-6-8-6-8
• KUU-US Crisis Line:  For First Nations or Inuit, call 1-800-588-8717. For Metis Nation, call 1-833-638-4722