Hello Everyone,

Parenting during COVID-19 is challenging. Largely this is due to there being fewer supports available. Social opportunities for both adults and kids are not as easily done as we physically distance. As well, people who support you and your children (grandparents, family, friends etc.) are not able to spend time with your children and relieve some pressures, or provide time and respite . Consequently, we are spending increased time with family in our homes and while there are many opportunities for building family relationships, pressures and family tensions can increase.

This week I would like to highlight a podcast produced by the Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre.

Dr. Ashley Miller is a Child and Family Psychologist at BC Children’s Hospital. As part of her work, Dr. Miller runs support groups for teens with depression, and caregiver groups for families. She is a passionate advocate for family and caregiver involvement in the mental health treatment of children and youth. In this podcast she explores some of these parenting challenges and suggests some tips and strategies for parenting children and adolescents during COVID. It is the perfect length for a short commute to work or to listen to during your next workout.

The podcast can be found HERE