Parents can make a difference when it comes to children’s mental health. That's a powerful and reassuring message if you're a parent and you've been alarmed by recent newspaper headlines about anxiety, depression, and other mental health difficulties in children and adolescents. In this practical and idea-packed workshop, parenting author Ann Douglas will share some highlights from her latest book Parenting Through the Storm: How to Handle The Highs, The Lows, and Everything In-Between -- a book for parents who have a child who is struggling with a mental health, neurodevelopmental, or behavioural challenge. The workshop focuses on parenting strategies, advocacy skills, and stress management and coping skills. Topics to be discussed include self-care, self-compassion, creating your own support network, and lifestyle matters (nutrition, fitness, sleep, and making time for fun). This presentation is based on interviews with more than 50 parents who have walked this walk and who are eager to share their best advice with other parents.

Note: This event is free, but registration is required. The presentation is a joint collaboration of the Parent Councils from these Oakville schools: River Oaks Public School, Sunningdale Public School, Joshua Creek Public School and White Oaks Secondary School. Funding has been provided by PRO Grants and PIC funds. Event poster.