With COVID-19, life at home looks drastically different. Parents are wearing multiple hats and being pulled in 100 different directions, with many feeling stretched and overwhelmed. In this special episode, Dr. Ashley Miller, BC Children’s Hospital Psychiatrist and mother of two, shares steps families can take to manage stress and stay emotionally connected while living in close quarters. 

With COVID-19, life at home looks drastically different. Parents are wearing multiple hats and being pulled in 100 different directions, with many feeling stretched and overwhelmed. In this special episode, Dr. Ashley Miller, BC Children&rsquo;s Hospital Psychiatrist and mother of two, shares steps families can take to manage stress and stay emotionally connected while living in close quarters.&nbsp;

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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With COVID-19, life at home looks drastically different. Parents are wearing multiple hats and being pulled in 100 different directions, with many feeling stretched and overwhelmed. In this special episode, Dr. Ashley Miller, BC Children’s Hospital Psychiatrist and mother of two, shares steps families can take to manage stress and stay emotionally connected while living in close quarters.

Parenting During COVID-19: We’re All in This Together

Students today are facing more stress than ever. Bryn and co-host Gail Markin sit down with Kyra Yung (student), Connie Easton (school counsellor of 30+ years), and Connor Gallik (Psychologist, BC Children’s Hospital) to learn about ways that school communities can support students in K-12 to navigate stress. Together they unpack:
signs of stress and the connection to student mental health and wellbeing 
why students are experiencing increasing stress and how they are coping with it
what schools can do to support K-12 students at the individual level, in the school community and at the system level to deal with stress in healthy ways 
when to seek help and links to resources for educators

Students today are facing more stress than ever. Bryn and co-host&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gailmarkin.ca/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.gailmarkin.ca/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787231208424000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0kesVlVlqkKf9YQuEh67pj">Gail Markin</a> sit down with Kyra Yung (student), Connie Easton (school counsellor of 30+ years), and Connor Gallik (Psychologist, BC Children&rsquo;s Hospital) to learn about ways that school communities can support students in K-12 to navigate stress. Together they unpack:
<ul>
<li>signs of stress and the connection to student mental health and wellbeing&nbsp;</li>
<li>why students are experiencing increasing stress and how they are coping with it</li>
<li>what schools can do to support K-12 students at the individual level, in the school community and at the system level to deal with stress in healthy ways&nbsp;</li>
<li>when to seek help and links to resources for educators</li>
</ul>

Stress in Students: Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools

Changes to your family structure, such as becoming a step-parent, learning to co-parent, or navigating life in a blended family, can come with unique challenges for both the adults and the kids involved. Joined by Josephine (step-parent) and Kai (medical student), we explore:
- how children of different ages experience changing family structures
- helpful approaches for supporting children in blended families
- navigating co-parenting and managing conflicts
- where parents and caregivers can seek support

For more detailed show notes, including guest bios, head to https://keltymentalhealth.ca/podcast

Changes to your family structure, such as becoming a step-parent, learning to co-parent, or navigating life in a blended family, can come with unique challenges for both the adults and the kids involved. Joined by Josephine (step-parent) and Kai (medical student), we explore: - how children of different ages experience changing family structures - helpful approaches for supporting children in blended families - navigating co-parenting and managing conflicts - where parents and caregivers can seek support For more detailed show notes, including guest bios, head to <a href="https://keltymentalhealth.ca/podcast">https://keltymentalhealth.ca/podcast</a>

Talking About Step-Parenting, Blended Families and Supporting Kids as New Families Come Together

We are sharing this great episode about eating disorders from Open hearts. Honest conversations., a podcast from Family Services of the North Shore. In this episode, Val, host of Open Hearts Honest Conversations, is joined by Joanna, a Registered Clinical Counsellor, and Vicky, a guest with lived experience. They talk about common characteristics of eating disorders, Vicky’s own journey, and how family and loved ones can provide support to someone with an eating disorder.

Note: Self-harm and sexual assault are discussed in this episode. For some of us, these topics can be challenging and heavy. As you listen to this episode, please take stock of how you're feeling. If you need to take a break, come back a little later, or need to reach out to your supports, please do so.

For more detailed show notes, including guest bios, head to https://keltymentalhealth.ca/podcast

We are sharing this great episode about eating disorders from Open hearts. Honest conversations., a podcast from Family Services of the North Shore. In this episode, Val, host of Open Hearts Honest Conversations, is joined by Joanna, a Registered Clinical Counsellor, and Vicky, a guest with lived experience. They talk about common characteristics of eating disorders, Vicky&rsquo;s own journey, and how family and loved ones can provide support to someone with an eating disorder. Note: Self-harm and sexual assault are discussed in this episode. For some of us, these topics can be challenging and heavy. As you listen to this episode, please take stock of how you're feeling. If you need to take a break, come back a little later, or need to reach out to your supports, please do so. For more detailed show notes, including guest bios, head to <a href="https://keltymentalhealth.ca/podcast">https://keltymentalhealth.ca/podcast</a>

Parenting During COVID-19: We’re All in This Together

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