In crisis?

 
 
 
 
 

For Parents…

If you are struggling…there is help.

CHIMO - 24/7 phone line @ 1-800-667-5005

Saint John Mobile Mental Health @ 1-888-811-3664

Kids Help Phone @ 1-800-668-6868

 

Online Resources for Parents

These are a few of the sites that I have enjoyed reading some of their information. (Please note that some may send many emails if you sign up.)

Anxiety Canada Youth

https://www.anxietycanada.com/learn-about-anxiety/anxiety-in-youth/

Anxious Toddlers

https://www.anxioustoddlers.com/

Natasha Daniels  offers articles, podcasts and YouTube videos to support, guide and entertain you. (*I love Natasha’s practical ways of looking at very challenging situations such as living with OCD. I find that her information goes way beyond the toddler years.)

Beacon House

This site provides amazing resources on Trauma. If you are a foster parent, considering or already adopting or work with children who have trauma…I encourage you to read through these resources.

Trauma Resources

Big Little Feelings

WEBSITE: https://biglittlefeelings.com

Good resources for dealing with toddler issues.

Chazz Lewis

WEBSITE: https://www.patreon.com/Mrchazz

Tiktok @MrchazzMrchazz

Instagram Mrchazz

ARTICLE: https://ccie-catalog.s3.amazonaws.com/library/5025742.pdf


Lemon Lime Adventures

https://lemonlimeadventures.com/

Dayna Abraham is the author of the bestselling books Superkids Activity Guide and Sensory Processing 101 and the parenting blog Lemon Lime Adventures.

Meehan Mental Health

https://www.meehanmentalhealth.com/

Creative, fun, and playful ways to engage young people.


Mindfulmazing -

https://www.mindfulmazing.com/

Tina has a blog, downloads, free printables and more positive resources that help kids foster an attitude of gratitude, develop resilience, practice mindfulness, foster connections, and regulate emotions so that they can face life’s challenges with confidence. (*I use this site a lot!!!)


Positive Parenting Solutions

on FaceBook. They often have thought provoking posts to help reframe difficult situations.

https://northstarpaths.com/graphics-free-downloads/

Kristin Wiens has amazing graphics that address the concerns related to children!

The Military Wife and Mom

https://themilitarywifeandmom.com/

Practical Parenting Tips


Books for Parents

Here are some additional resources for parents. I have all of these books in my personal library and if they are available, you are welcome to borrow them - Many of them are also instock at the Saint John Public Library.

Link to see book- Explaining Anxiety to children

  • Listening to My Body By Gabi Garcia // Link to online Read Along

    A good book to help children identify body sensations and how they relate to our feelings.

  • In My Heart is a great book for helping children identify feelings.

Link to In My Heart (book)


Books for Adults:

Link to Mind Over Mood Workbook

This book is based on the Cognitive- Behavioural Model which is one of the most effective forms of psychotherapy--to conquer depression, anxiety, panic attacks and more. This does not replace therapy but can be very helpful in identifying thoughts, feelings and behaviour patterns.

What Happened to You?

Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing

By Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey

A book to help us understand our behaviour patterns.

What Happened to You? - link