How to support your child’s mental health during COVID-19

from School Mental Health Ontario

During these challenging times, you may be worried about your child(ren)’s mental health and well-being. You may notice that they are anxious or unsettled, and perhaps have told you that they are worried about someone in the family getting the virus. They may be confused about why usual activities are disrupted or may be disappointed to miss something that they were looking forward to. All of these things are very natural at this uncertain time. Read more…

School Mental Health Ontario Resources:

• Supporting mental health and wellness during the return to school: Tips for parents and families
• Easy and fun mental health activities to try at home
• Noticing Mental Health Concerns for your Child
• Reaching out: A resource to support student help-seeking
• Suicide Prevention Guide for Parents and Families During COVID-19 and Return to School
• Self-care 101 for students

Publications produced by OFHSA

• OFHSA Liability Insurance Coverage
• Tips for Home & School Association Executives
• The Home and School Song
• Labour Disputes
• Working Together & Conflict Management
• Engaging Parents at the School Level
• Leadership Planning and Training
• Conflict of Interest
• Member Resource- Consultation Education in Ontario
• How to Promote Parent Voice
• EQAO Information Sheet
• OSR: Ontario Student Record

Resources From the Ministry of Education and Others

• Ombudsman Annual Report 2020-2021
• Parent Tool Kit from Council of Ontario Directors of Education
• Teen Edition of Parent Tool Kit from the Ontario Directors of Education
• Ontario Providing More Math Supports for Students and Families
• Ontario’s Graduation Rate
• Transitions for students with special education needs
• We All Belong – A Multimedia Tool Kit for Parents and Schools

Learning and Homework

• Multi Language Resources
• Digital Citizenship Guide for Parents- Media Smarts
• Reading and Writing with Your Child, K to 6 – A Parent Guide
• Doing Mathematics with Your Child, K to 6 – A Parent Guide
• TVO Mathify
• Eurêka
• Wize

Health and Safety

• OPHEA
• Operation Lifesaver – Public Rail Safety
• AboutKidsHealth – Mental Health Resources for Parents
• AboutKidsHealth – Mental Health Resources for Teens

Parent Engagement Resources

• Parents Matter Fact Sheet
• Parents in Partnership – a parent engagement policy for Ontario schools
• Parents Reaching Out Grants
• Ministry of Education: Parent Information and Resource Page