Preventing Parental Burnout
Preventing Parent Burnout Meeting the emotional challenges of caring for children with mental health issues from Child Mind Institute/Julia Johnson Attaway Parenting is hard work, and parenting a child with…
School Refusal
School Refusal: Supporting Kids Who Avoid School from Family Care Centre and Children’s Mental Health Ontario We understand how challenging it can be for families when a child refuses to go…
Back to School Tips and Resources
Tips to Support the Transition Back to School from Children’s Mental Health Ontario Back to school in a pandemic – again. The start of the school year is usually challenging…
Back to School Mental Health Tips
Coping with Back to School Anxiety Anxious feelings are normal and expected in children and teens returning to school, changing schools, or for first-timers starting kindergarten. This transition can be…
The Benefits of Boredom
The Benefits of Boredom What kids can learn from handling more free time By week two of summer vacation, “I’m bored” often becomes our kids’ constant refrain. Figuring out how…
Mental Health Tips and Strategies
The Phoenix Centre has compiled a list of mental health tips and strategies to help children, youth and their families. You may find these tips helpful in managing your families’…
Simple Resources for keeping your kids active this summer
Simple Resources for Keeping Your Kids Active This Summer Josee Bergeron July 6, 2022 Every June as the school year comes to an end, my kids start asking about…
How to Support the Youth In Your Life Who May Be Struggling
How to Support the Youth In Your Life Who May Be Struggling Five golden rules to help you start important conversations about mental health when it really matters …
13 Tips for Helping Anxious Kids Enjoy Summer Camp
13 Tips for Helping Anxious Kids Enjoy Summer Camp How to clear the fear to make way for a formative experience Portraits of summer camp showcase sun-splashed children playing…
Managing Behaviour
Teens and Anger How parents can model healthy coping skills What You’ll Learn What causes teenage anger? How can parents help angry teens? When should you worry about an angry…