Parenting is a big, difficult job. There is no one "perfect" way of parenting and no one gives you a guidebook. Thank you for what you do! Here you will find some resources to help you continue to do what you do.

Parent Guide to Resilience

Resilience is: "the ability to bounce back when you have every reason to shut down... but you fight on"

This online guide is being offered to parents for free. It was created to help parents build up their resilience and the resilience of their families. Topics include:

Parenting resources

How can I keep my child calm?

My child is worried about COVID 19

How can I manage my anxiety and be the best parent I can be during this strange time?

What am I supposed to do with my kids during this time?

What do I do if I need help?

Talk to the Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba
Contact Kids Help Phone
- Text “connect” to 686868
Contact Klinic Crisis Line
Go to 'Resources' for additional supports

VIDEO: Supporting Children and Ourselves Through PLAY

Play can help our children, and us, deal with difficult emotions. This video explains lots of different types of play and activities that we can setup for our children at home.

Online Parent Support Group

Robyn Priest (an expert in mental health and peer support) and her team are offering FREE parent support through an online ZOOM group. This is for any parents who want to better their own mental health or are concerned about their kids' mental health.

The group runs on Wednesdays from 7:00pm-8:30pm. To join the group, register or get more information HERE

Online Parenting Course - Triple P

Triple P Parenting is offering their parent support program online. The program helps parents to support positive social, emotional and behavioural outcomes of their children and promote positive relationships.

Please note, there is a cost for this program.

For more info, and to register for the program, click HERE

Books

Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Gordon Neufeld, Ph.D and Gabor Mate, MD

Kids These Days: A Game Plan for (Re)Connecting With Those we Teach, Lead and Love by Jody Carrington, Ph.D

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlich

Parenting with Wisdom and Compassion: Bring Out the Best in Your Family by Ilene Val-Essen, Ph.D

Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka

Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm, and Connected by Susan Stiffelman, MFT

Magazines

The Attached Family - http://theattachedfamily.com/membersonly/

Parents Canada - https://www.parentscanada.com/

Today's Parent - https://www.todaysparent.com/

Blog & Websites

Canadian Dad - https://canadiandad.com/

Canadian Family - https://canadianfamily.ca/kids/

Lazy Mom's Blog - https://joannaanastasia.com/

Canadian Mom Blog -http://canadianmomblog.ca/