Separation and divorce can be a highly emotional time and stressful experience for children and youth, and tough to process at any age.  In this minisode, we bring questions from BC families on separation and divorce to Dr. Ashley Miller, child psychiatrist and family therapist. Together we discuss tips for supporting both you and your child’s well-being and mental health and explore questions including: What strategies can I share to help my child cope during the hard times? How can I ensure my divorce doesn’t impact my child’s future relationships? And much more.

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Separation and divorce can be a highly emotional time and stressful experience for children and youth, and tough to process at any age.  In this minisode, we bring questions from BC families on separation and divorce to Dr. Ashley Miller, child psychiatrist and family therapist. Together we discuss tips for supporting both you and your child’s well-being and mental health and explore questions including: What strategies can I share to help my child cope during the hard times? How can I ensure my divorce doesn’t impact my child’s future relationships? And much more.
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Through real stories, expertise, and practical tips, this podcast helps families promote their mental health and wellness. We navigate important topics to meet you Where You Are in your journey. Brought to you by BC Children’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre.

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No Shortage of Questions: Supporting Your Child During Separation and Divorce

Gender is an important part of your child’s development and overall identity. In this episode our hosts come together with Carrie & Wayne from TransParent Okanagan and Kendall, a Social Worker from BC Children’s Hospital to share with parents & caregivers of younger kids:


A starting place to learn about concepts and terms related to gender 
Tips on how to talk about gender identity with your child, their siblings and extended family
Approaches that can help you to support your child as they discover their gender and express it in ways that feel right to them.

Gender is an important part of your child’s development and overall identity. In this episode our hosts come together with Carrie &amp; Wayne from TransParent Okanagan and Kendall, a Social Worker from BC Children’s Hospital to share with parents &amp; caregivers of younger kids: 
<ul>
<li>A starting place to learn about concepts and terms related to gender </li>
<li>Tips on how to talk about gender identity with your child, their siblings and extended family</li>
<li>Approaches that can help you to support your child as they discover their gender and express it in ways that feel right to them.</li>
</ul>

Supporting Your Child As They Discover Their Gender

As parents and caregivers, it can be easy to continuously push taking care of ourselves to the bottom of our list. But, when we prioritize our mental health and wellness, it also has a positive ripple effect on those around us. How can parents and caregivers take care of ourselves amidst full schedules and busy days? In this episode, Taryn, a parent of two, and Dr. Sukpreet Tamana, offer ideas and evidence to:


Unpack misconceptions and common challenges that can come up for parents as we try to prioritize our own needs, and
Discuss how strategies like recognizing emotions, setting boundaries and building support networks might offer small, practical ways to recharge and take care of our mental health and well-being.

As parents and caregivers, it can be easy to continuously push taking care of ourselves to the bottom of our list. But, when we prioritize our mental health and wellness, it also has a positive ripple effect on those around us. How can parents and caregivers take care of ourselves amidst full schedules and busy days? In this episode, Taryn, a parent of two, and Dr. Sukpreet Tamana, offer ideas and evidence to: 
<ul>
<li>Unpack misconceptions and common challenges that can come up for parents as we try to prioritize our own needs, and</li>
<li>Discuss how strategies like recognizing emotions, setting boundaries and building support networks might offer small, practical ways to recharge and take care of our mental health and well-being.</li>
</ul>

Taking Care of Yourself: Parent & Caregiver Well-being

Our external senses— smell, sight, touch, and taste—along with lesser-known internal ones like balance and location— are constantly working to help us make sense of our world around us. This intricate process, often known as ‘sensory processing,’ is the foundation of many daily tasks. For some children, navigating this sensory processing can be more challenging. 

In today’s episode, our hosts chat with Tammie, a parent who shares her personal story of supporting her child with sensory processing challenges, and Courtney Hall, BCCH Occupational Therapist. Together they:


Talk about different types of sensory preferences - like hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity 


Look at other conditions that can go along with sensory processing issues and


Offer tips and resources for parents and caregivers to support a child with sensory processing challenges 

Our external senses— smell, sight, touch, and taste—along with lesser-known internal ones like balance and location— are constantly working to help us make sense of our world around us. This intricate process, often known as ‘sensory processing,’ is the foundation of many daily tasks. For some children, navigating this sensory processing can be more challenging.  In today’s episode, our hosts chat with Tammie, a parent who shares her personal story of supporting her child with sensory processing challenges, and Courtney Hall, BCCH Occupational Therapist. Together they: 
<ul>
<li>Talk about different types of sensory preferences - like hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity </li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>Look at other conditions that can go along with sensory processing issues and</li>
</ul>
 
<ul>
<li>Offer tips and resources for parents and caregivers to support a child with sensory processing challenges </li>
</ul>

No Shortage of Questions: Supporting Your Child During Separation and Divorce

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