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.
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.
The Whole Brain Child - a must read for parents
How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk - this is an older book that still has very relevant and useful information.
How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen - a practical approach to parenting very young children. There is also a companion app that is a very useful tool!
The Explosive Child by Dr. Ross Greene - The Explosive Child
Please Explain Anxiety to Me!: Simple Biology and Solutions for Children and Parents, 2nd Edition Paperback – Illustrated, Feb. 14 2014 // by Laurie E Zelinger PhD (Author), Jordan Zelinger (Author), Elisa Sabella (Illustrator)
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