Children's Mental Health Ontario

Even in a typical year, the holidays can be an especially challenging time of year for many families. When you prioritize your or your child’s mental wellness, you can focus on what works for your family. https://cmho.org/seven-tips-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays/ #kidscantwait

Being the parent of a child who is struggling with mental illness can be emotionally draining. You’re likely to be experiencing all kinds of different emotions. Check out our Parenting Survival Guide where we share strategies for coping with the many emotions you may find yourself feeling right now. https://cmho.org/parenting-survival-guide-part-2-managing-/

This has been a very challenging year for all families, but it has been especially hard for those families whose children are struggling with mental illness. We welcome news by Minister of Health Christine Elliott & Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Michael Tibollo prioritizing the mental health of children, youth, and families with $147 million to address the impact the pandemic is having on the mental health of families. Of this funding, $30 million will greatly support community child and youth mental health providers to deliver essential mental health and addiction services which are facing increased demand since the pandemic began. #kidscantwait

It's been a challenging year and it's taken a toll on the mental health of many families and kids. And now, the holidays won't be the same for many of us this year. To help, Children's Mental Health Ontario turned to our child and youth mental health experts for their tips and ideas. Check out our new resource, Putting Your Family's Mental Wellness First https://cmho.org/seven-tips-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays/ #kidscantwait

With limited activities for kids right now, it’s no wonder we are hearing from a lot of parents concerned about keeping the kids busy over the break. See our tips to help you prepare for a winter break that supports your family’s mental wellness https://cmho.org/winter-break-activities-for-mental-health/ #kidscantwait

When it comes to helping our kids mentally prepare for this school year, we could all use a few more tools in our back-to-school toolbox. Let us help you navigate this https://cmho.org/back-to-school/ #kidscantwait

Friends - mark your calendars for Dec. 1 at 8p.m. - 8: 30p.m. Join CMHO's CEO Kim Moran and Canada's leading parenting author Ann Douglas - Author of The Mother of All for a Facebook Live chat. It will be a fun, informative chat. They will be talking about tips to keep our family's mental wellness a priority in the upcoming holiday season. You can RSVP here: https://fb.me/e/iF7WhLgTA

Join us for a free webinar! This webinar is for parents and caregivers who have questions or concerns about their child’s mental health relating to the season. Join us and ask our experts for tips and ideas to support your family. Registration is required https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RVdeEZ1xQieAxi2P30Poow

#ICYMI: Check out this webinar with child and youth mental health professionals answering questions that parents sent in. Listen in for really helpful tips and ideas to support kids' mental health through this challenging holiday/ winter season.

Are you on Twitter? Don't forget this is happening next week! Our chats are a place for parents and caregivers to meet online and share experiences. We will be talking about school and preparing for the holidays.

Friends - get a cup of tea and get ready to join us Dec. 1 at 8p.m. for a live Facebook chat with Ann Douglas - Author of The Mother of All and CMHO CEO Kim Moran. We will be chatting about the school year, and sharing tips to support your family's mental wellness while you are getting ready for the holidays. Ann will also be sharing some helpful information from her Parenting Survival Guide from the CMHO website: https://cmho.org/parenting-survival-guide-home/ All are welcome!!

While we are all doing our part to manage the pandemic, so much of what is happening in the province and the world is out of our control right now. This is a good time to focus on the things that are in your control. When it comes to traditions of the holiday season, consider how you can incorporate the traditions, or at least parts of those traditions, that are most important to your family. https://cmho.org/seven-tips-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays/ #kidscantwait

We know many families are already struggling with mental health through the pandemic. The upcoming holidays and winter season may be difficult. This webinar is for parents and caregivers who have questions or concerns about their child’s mental health relating to the season. Join us and ask our experts for tips and ideas to support your family. https://forms.gle/efSWg8FoDfsAnz2D8

If you haven't already, check out our quick guide to supporting parents and families to advocate for and with your child. Read on for tips and ideas from parents and mental health professionals. This guide was written in collaboration with Ann Douglas and Parents for Children's Mental Health Ontario. #kidscantwait