Parents for Children's Mental Health
PO Box 20004 L2M 7W7 Saint Catharines, ON, Canada

Season's Greetings to all of our PCMH friends. We wish you a restful holiday and look forward to connecting again in the New Year

Parents, in case you missed it, check out this recording of a live chat with child and youth mental health experts talking about how to help families get ready for the schools, brace for winter, and more. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD-mvTPm-fk&feature=youtu.be

We know that many families will be working hard to recreate the holidays this year. To help, check out these tips on how to put your family's mental wellness first and help children and youth through the holidays during a pandemic. https://cmho.org/seven-tips-to-get-ready-for-the-holidays/

Friends in Durham: Please note the support group on Wednesday has been cancelled!

Are you on Twitter? If so, check out this Twitter Chat coming up on Nov. 24. It's an opportunity for parents and caregivers to meet online and share experiences. We will be talking about issues on a lot of our minds these days: school and preparing for the holidays.

Please pass it on! Children's Mental Health Ontario is hosting two webinars for Ontario parents to hear from child and youth mental health experts: 1. Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. - this session is in English and registration required: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RVdeEZ1xQieAxi2P30Poow 2. Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. - this session will be in French: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6eCX0x2QR3-UioVgBOGlbw

Need more tips on how to support your worried child? Join us Nov. 26 for our upcoming webinar on Supporting Your Anxious Child. This webinar will offer opportunities to learn and practice strategies that help understand, validate, co-regulate, and calm worries and anxiety. Click the link for more info on how to register. http://www.pcmh.ca/

If you're looking for direction on how to talk to your teen or young adult about substance abuse, consider attending this virtual Q&A from Windsor-Essex Family Network and Parents for Children's Mental Health.

Have you tried the Super Hero breathing pose? In a recent webinar with the Waterloo District School Board, mental health experts reminded us of this powerful pose. For a fun reminder, take a look at it on Grey's Anatomy. Try it :)

Confused by different diagnoses and conflicting advice? Feeling overwhelmed by all the complexities of parenting? Join us Nov. 10 at 7PM for the Parenting Essentials Webinar. This session is being held in conjunction with the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Parents for Children’s Mental Health. The webinar is open to any parents, and caregivers interested in learning more about the complexities of parenting. ... For more info or to register, click the link: https://www.wrdsb.ca//parenting-essentials-event-with-par/

Reminder: Don't miss this new webinar on supporting your anxious child. The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) and Parents for Children’s Mental Health are proud to announce our next webinar, open to any parents and caregivers interested in learning more about supporting kids in coping with their intense emotions. Click the link for more info and to register. http://www.pcmh.ca/

If you, or someone you know, has a child who is struggling with remote learning, have a look at this new resource of Supporting Children's Mental Wellness and Remote Learning https://cmho.org/your-childs-mental-wellness-and-remote-le/

Check out this free webinar with Children's Mental Health Ontario. 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. Registration is required: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RVdeEZ1xQieAxi2P30Poow