Parent Online Course
Practical parent learning for supporting children’s behaviour, emotional growth, routines, and communication at home.
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A clearer path for kids, parents, and schools
Helping children feel steady, understood, and ready to grow.
Psychotherapy, social groups and camps, educational support, and family system services for families looking for a clear next step.
Upcoming events & programs
Ask intake what is openNow registering for family, group, and learning supports.
Current groups and programs can change by season, location, and age group. Families can register for the parent course or ask intake about the next start date for groups and camps.
Children’s Social Skills Groups
Guided peer practice for conversation, friendship skills, flexible thinking, emotional regulation, and confidence.
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Specialized counselling groups for children and teens who benefit from structured emotional regulation skills.
View group counsellingSocial Skills & Confidence Camps
Seasonal programs that help children practise social skills, cooperation, and confidence in a structured setting.
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Choose a pathway
Ask where to beginFour simple ways to understand our services.
Families should not have to decode a long list of programs. These categories group related supports by the kind of help a visitor is looking for.
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Psychotherapy Services
Support for emotional regulation, confidence, anxiety, behaviour, friendship skills, and self-understanding.
- Individual counselling
- Dyadic counselling
- Interpersonal skills
- Intrapersonal skills
Groups & Camps
Social skills groups build peer skills; group counselling includes DBT CALM, anger management, and other specialized groups.
- Social skills groups
- Group counselling
- DBT CALM group
- Anger management groups
- Summer camps
Educational Services
Academic and learning support for focus, school confidence, executive functioning, and clearer next steps.
- ADHD Tutoring
- Educational Counselling
- Executive Functioning Coaching
- Assessments
- Educator Workshops
Family System Supports
Support for the family relationships, parenting questions, transitions, and caregiving systems around the child.
- Parent Online Course
- Family counselling
- Perinatal counselling
- Parent workshops
How to choose
Most families fit into one of these starting points.
Some children need more than one support. The page can still help visitors choose a first door without hiding the full range of care.
Child-focused
When the concern is emotional or social
Use psychotherapy services for intrapersonal skills like confidence and regulation, and interpersonal skills like communication and friendship.
School-focusedWhen learning, focus, or achievement is the concern
Use educational services for tutoring, educational counselling, executive functioning coaching, assessments, and educator workshops.
Family-focusedWhen the whole system needs support
Use family system supports for the Parent Online Course, family counselling, perinatal counselling, and support around home routines.
From the blog
Helpful reading for parents and caregivers.
Selected Positive Kids articles can now live directly on the homepage, with the full blog still available for families who want to read more.
Positive Kids Blog
View all blog postsYour Child's Psychoeducational Assessment
Assessment guidance for parents who want clearer next steps.
Read article Positive Kids BlogThe Colour of Healing - Positive Kids
A look at healing, growth, and emotional support for children.
Read article Positive Kids BlogWhy Consistency and Repetition Are Key in ABA for Children on the Spectrum
Practical insight for families supporting skill-building and behaviour change.
Read article Positive Kids BlogWhat Are the Credentials of a Child Psychologist in Alberta?
Helpful information for families comparing professional support options.
Read articleUrgent Support and Crisis Support
If a child or young person is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For confidential support, visit Kids Help Phone or review Ontario child and youth mental health services. Families seeking reliable general information can also visit SickKids mental health resources.