Resources

We have put together a list of additional external resources (free)

Youth vaping 

• Prevention resources 

Internet Awareness - Understanding the world of Social Media & Cyberbullying as a Parent (April 17, 2024) - List of resources provided  by Officer Megan 

• 7 steps to good digital parenting

• A Parents & Guardians Guide to Snapchat

• Parents Guide to Instagram

• TikTok's Top 10 Tips for Parents

• Internet Safety Resources for children, youth and caregivers

• Resources - Youth Mental Health, General Mental Health, Problem Technology/Gaming/Social Media Use

• AI video - Don't share your kids personal information without consent Disclaimer, there is language in the video that some viewers may find inappropriate

• Identity theft video - Amazing mind reader reveals his "gift"

Information shared by parents attending the session:

• Parental controls to control Internet access/usage

  • • Bell - https://bellaliant.bell.ca/support/manage-parental-control-options/4068

    • Rogers - https://www.rogers.com/support/internet/faqs-about-parental-controls-on-ignite-homeconnect 

• Parental controls for mobile devices

  • • Bell  - block cellphone data on a recurring schedule i.e. during school hours or overnight (you also need to disable wifi available from other sources

    • Rogers - Turning on Parental controls by device type

• Other tools to pause internet by device on demand or on a schedule 

  • • Google Nest (option for the more tech savvy parents)

Kids and Anxiety (Jan 17, 2024) - List of resource provided by Ms Catherine Lyall, LHS Social Worker 

• Books available from Toronto Public Library

• Listing of other books 

• Support techniques - Deep Breathing Worksheet, Grounding techniques

• Other resources - Walk Ins Helplines & Agencies, Apps for Mental Health

• Websites - https://anxietycanada.com/   https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/anxiety  

Mastering the Game: Navigating Gaming Trends and Healthy Play 

• Karen Hlady and Tracy Tsui explore the world of gaming, emerging trends, online platforms, why people game, the neurobiology, gamblification, benefits and risks of gaming, as well as resources and strategies for healthy play. Watch here. 

Shift Your Thinking- Support library

• Check out this library of experts speaking on topics including dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADHD, parent support, and wellbeing. 

TDSB & PIAC resources

• TDSB Parent and Caregiver resources - https://www.tdsb.on.ca/About-Us/Innovation/ForParents

• PIAC (Parent Involvement Advisory  Committee) Resources - https://www.torontopiac.com/resources 

Have additional resources we should add? Please forward your suggestions to the school council mailbox - SC.LeasideHighSchool@tdsb.on.ca