Parents and caregivers often look to teachers and school staff for advice about raising healthy kids and teens.
Alberta Health Services offers and promotes quality resources for families. We welcome and encourage school staff to share our materials in e-newsletters, blogs, and other school communications.
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Articles
Our monthly articles offer practical advice for parents and caregivers of kids in elementary school (grades K-6) and teens in junior or senior high school (grades 7-12). Check out our featured articles, or browse by topic.
For families with children:
- December 2024 – Show yourself some love: Tips to balance caring for yourself so you can care for your child
- Browse all articles
For families with teens:
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Websites
Our websites are based on the latest information about healthy child and youth development. Use them to support parents and caregivers at all ages and stages.
Alberta Health Services:
- Back to school health: Family resources
- Healthy Parents, Healthy Children
- Help in Tough Times
- Information for parents and guardians: Addiction & mental health
- Indigenous Health
- MentalHealthLiteracy.org/parents
- Teaching Sexual Health: Parent Portal
MyHealth.Alberta.ca:
Government of Alberta:
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Virtual education sessions
Alberta Health Services Community Education Service (CES) provides free public education sessions for parents and caregivers, with a focus on child and youth wellness. Live webinars can be viewed on a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Pre-recorded sessions are available too.
For more information on what's currently available, go to CES Sessions.
