Welcome to our Library of Free Tools & Resources Created to Support Families.

The resources in this library have been crafted to meet families in the thick of it. Choose any or all of these free tools, including downloadable and printable pdf's, engaging and informative mini-webinar videos, and value-packed infographics.

Tools for the Transition to Family Life

Are you expecting, preparing to adopt, or in the early stages of family life? These tools are for you...

Love Maps Guide for Expecting Couples

Couples experts have revealed several key relationship-building tools and Love Maps are chief among them. Download our Guide to Love Maps to learn why this is such a game changer in strengthening connection.

Adoption Preparation Checklist

Need some help keeping track of all the things you need to prepare as you wait for the call? We've got you covered. Check out our Adoption Preparation Checklist and stop fretting over what you might be missing.

Couplehood in the Midst of Adoption

Blog post for thrive-life.ca

Adoption: Information for Families


Blog post for thrive-life.ca

Adoption: Information for Professionals

 Blog post for thrive-life.ca

Tools for Early Childhood Years

For those working to set their families up for success in the early years...

5 Things You Can Do To Stay Grounded While You Co-Regulate With Your Child Mini-Webinar

When your child is melting down, it can be hard to keep your cool and support them in regulating their bodies. Check out this mini-webinar video packed with tips to help you find calm in your child's storm and be their calming force.

5 Benefits of Co-Regulation

Supporting dysregulation in kids and teaching the skills to develop self-regulation over time. Challenging the myth of "being your child's calm" and inviting a more do-able approach to teaching regulation collaboratively. Great tools for parents of young children or with neurodiverse needs.

Tools for Middle Childhood Years

For those working to navigate challenges in the middle childhood years...

5 Things You Can Do Right Now To Help Your Kids Find Calm Mini-Webinar

When kids feel worried it can become all-consuming and can impact their ability to engage at home, at school and with their peers. Learn skills to support worry, anxiety and stress alongside your kids to help them find some calm.

Parenting Tools for Kids & Digital Wellness video chat with expert Dr. Kristy Goodwin

Parenting in a digital age comes with a host of ever-changing safety and wellness-related concerns. Join me for this video interview with digital wellbeing expert and author of "Raising Your Child in a Digital World", Dr. Kristy Goodwin.

5 powerful things you can do to boost your child’s mental health

Article written for BC Parent Magazine

5 Things you can do as a family to manage ‘Back to School’ anxiety

Blog post for VancouverMom.ca

Transitioning to Summer, When You Have Kids

Blog post for thrive-life.ca

Additional Resources

Living Room Learning Monthly Newsletter Library

Parenting In The Trenches Podcast Archive

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