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parents of elementary children * student support services

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mother's day conversations at the dinner table, mental health activities and video clips, neat apps for kids, local resources and more

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Mental Health Week is this week!

Mental Wellness http://longlivekids.ca/

Quality relationships are critical to a child's mental wellness

Research shows that:

Up to 1 in 5 Canadian kids are affected by a mental health issue.
Fifty per cent of adults with mental wellness issues report that the problem started before 14 years of age.
Only 50 per cent of Canadian kids in grade 6 report a high level of emotional well-being. That number drops to 26 per cent by grade 10.
Youth mental disorders are ranked 2nd highest in hospital expenditure care in Canada
The presence of a strong parent/child relationship matters in 23 of 24 health behaviours for kids, including emotional wellness, making healthy choices, and positive social interactions.
We have developed a new public service message and infographic video series that will provide you with tips, suggestions and strategies to help support your child's mental well-being.

great article for parents on child anxiety

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your mental health

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helping your kids get through to the end of the school year - click here

a parent guide for moving - click here

when parents separate - click here

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mother's day conversations at the dinner table - family dinner project

something special this month - download these place cards complete with conversation starters for Mother’s Day!
Read more ideas for Family Dinner Conversation »

The Most Effective Solutions to the 10 Common Child Behavior Problems

Find out which discipline strategies work best to address the most common behavior problems, such as lying and defiance.

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free apps below

Smiling Mind

Read reviews, get customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about Smiling Mind on the App Store. Download Smiling Mind and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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Sleep Meditations for Kids by Christiane Kerr

Read reviews, get customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about Sleep Meditations for Kids by Christiane Kerr on the App Store. Download Sleep Meditations for Kids by Christiane Kerr and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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My First Yoga - Animal Poses For Kids

Read reviews, get customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about My First Yoga - Animal Poses For Kids on the App Store. Download My First Yoga - Animal Poses For Kids and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

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may parent village

Special Events This Month

Early Years Health Fair

Saturday June 13th from 10-2 at Exploration Place. Free information, games, activities and family fun for children ages 0-6. For more information call 250-565- 2596 or email: Tkachuk, Jennifer Jennifer.Tkachuk@northernhealth.ca

NEW: Parent Support Circle at Hadih House (2105 Pine st)
Hadih Community House (2105 Pine st) parenting group will offer support, parenting resources and information. Starting April 7th 2015 from 1:00 to 2:15. This group is open to all caregivers and it will run bi- weekly on Tuesday afternoons. Workshop topics may include discipline strategies, stress management, parenting issues and parental self-care. A place for parents to get together and talk about parenting issues, find support and meet other parents. Snacks and Childcare are available.

staying on top of your game - try it for yourself!

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