We often want to help people we love identify their emotions, but it can be tricky to find the words to start a conversation. To #GetReal, try open-ended questions like "How have you been dealing with stress recently?" or "What's life been like in the past few weeks?" #mymTips

It’s good when administrators assume that teachers want to be excellent in their job. It’s good when teachers assume that their students want to succeed in school. High expectations usually help others become the best version of themselves.

RT Terri Major-Kincade, MD MPH How to nurture a child's mental health. #childmentalhealth #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #childrensmentalhealth #childtherapy #playtherapy #children #psychology #childdepression #childdevelopment #wellbeing

Taking time for your health is important all year long. Bookmark & share this page with your patients for a 15 minute pick me up: bit.ly/take-15-min

This mural was made by 15 year old Yumna Afzaal. Her star was stolen by hate but the spirit of her inspiring words cannot be denied. It should be shared & never forgotten. This is what every Canadian should aspire to #OurLondonFamily

Some great online resources from CMHA Ontario for social connection and #mentalwellness and some 15-minute ideas to help with #burnout, #mentalhealth, #emotionalhealth and more #wellness

I recently asked for teachers to provide me with feedback about our school. One teacher responded: “When I feel trusted and valued, I feel like I’m personally more likely to step out of my comfort zone for the sake of my kids and my instruction.”

Parents send us the best kids they have -- the ones they love the most. When we’re mindful of that… we can be a little more patient, a little more tender, and a little more compassionate.

A new COMPASS paper is out by Claire Benny with Roman Pabayo Karen A. Patte Dr. Veugelers & Scott Leatherdale: "Income #inequality & depression among Canadian secondary students: Are psychosocial well-being and social cohesion mediating factors?" 🧵1/5 sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

☃️ Spin a Winter Story! Students get inspiration to write a short story by spinning three wheels. Chances are the story starter will be pleasantly preposterous! Google Slides template: docs.google.com/presentation/d…

One of your favourite posts in 2021: How can you help someone in mental distress? #MHFAca in 5 steps in an easy-to-remember acronym: ALGEE. A - Approach & Assess L - Listen Without Judging G - Give Reassurance E - Encourage Professional Help E - Encourage Other Supports.

So many schools get caught up with searching for the newest “thing” to work on each year. Don’t focus on what works, because almost everything works. Focus on what works best. Too much choice is not good. Great excerpt from Innovators Mindset by George Couros

⭐️⭐️ ONTARIO COVID-19 SYMPTOM REPORTING TOOL FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN ⭐️⭐️ With no PCR testing available for school age children, I have developed the following SYMPTOM REPORTING tool for parents of Ontario students. Please retweet and share widely. imgrund.ca/school-reporti…

Due to inclement weather, all buses to schools in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton County for TLDSB have been cancelled for Monday, January 17. Schools are closed to students and remote learning will be offered to all students within the region.

How can you help someone in mental distress? #MHFAca takes you through 5 steps in an easy-to-remember acronym: ALGEE. A - Approach & Assess L - Listen Without Judging G - Give Reassurance E - Encourage Professional Help E - Encourage Other Supports #BellLetsTalk

Literacy learning is a year-round process. These activities from Florida Center for Reading Research provide great ways to practice literacy skills at home or in the classroom. This collection includes activities for students from Pre-K to 5th grade bit.ly/3muZZEX

“I’m very concerned that our society is much more concerned with information than wonder, in noise rather than silence. How do we encourage reflection? … Oh my, this is a noisy world.”

Teams are giving it their all in Semi Finals at the #OMHA Championships presented by Get Cracking! Some of these players could be winning #RedHats later today! Follow all of the action: omhachampionships.ca