{"id":58,"date":"2026-04-09T16:31:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T20:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/wordpress\/?page_id=58"},"modified":"2026-04-16T21:12:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:12:21","slug":"resources-for-parents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/resources-for-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources For Parents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter is-light\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-117 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mother-daughter-therapy-session-male-psychologist-play-1296x728-header-1-1024x575-1.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#9a918a\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><h1 class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-elements-1a2b1ab201a192710d18f376476bd8dd wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-background-color\">Resources For Parents<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-primary-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-da4f2bcd wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:dashed;border-width:5px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" id=\"SignsForParents\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Signs<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Parents and other caregivers who share the role, are crucial for a child&#8217;s healthy development, as they are their first source of encouragement for gaining independence and living happy, healthy lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many children and youth will exhibit different behaviours and thoughts at various stages within their development, this is a normal part of being a child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If behaviour is persistent, intense, inappropriate for the child&#8217;s age or stage in development, or interfere with the child&#8217;s life and overall wellbeing, they may be a sign of an underlying mental health concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs to be aware of: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Receiving significantly lower marks in school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoiding time with family and friends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frequent outbursts of anger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drastic change in sleeping and\/or eating habits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rebellious and risky behavior that could cause harm to self or others<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Substance Use and Alcohol Consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of energy or motivation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of enjoyment when participating in activities they tend to enjoy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"WellnessForParents\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Wellness Tips<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A change in daily habits and routines can go a long way for a child&#8217;s development, regulation, and overall well-being. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents who are simply noticing moderate signs of mood change, here are some things you can change or implement into your home-life to better foster mental stability and emotional regulation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Change in sleeping patterns (Increased or decreased sleep, nap breaks during the day, change in bed time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change in nutritional habits (Eating more or less, eating healthy and meeting all essential food groups)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seek accessible resources for managing your own mental health and emotions as a parent during tough situations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a stable &amp; consistent routine that allows for breaks from school work, social time, and conflict<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase communication &amp; open a open dialogue surrounding mental health, social life, and your child&#8217;s feelings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If symptoms consist of physically harmful behaviour, concerning and dark conversations and interests, or substance use please seek the resources tab below, visit the Children&#8217;s Centre Thunder Bay website, or seek professional therapeutic services. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 id=\"ServicesForParents\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Resources<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cmho.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cmho.org\">Children&#8217;s Mental Health Ontario<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tbdhu.com\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tbdhu.com\">Thunder Bay District Health Unit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childrenscentre.ca\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.childrenscentre.ca\">Children&#8217;s Centre Thunder Bay<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mentalhealthcommission.ca\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mentalhealthcommission.ca\">Mental Health Commission of Canada<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kids Help Phone &#8211; 1-800-668-6868<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-58","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/58","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=58"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/58\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":398,"href":"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/58\/revisions\/398"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/miscz.com\/ChildrensMentalHealth\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}