Emotion Regulation:  Helping Our Kids Cope With Their Big Emotions

Resources

WEBSITES:

• Emotions BC 
• Lives in the Balance (Dr. Ross Greene)
• Kelty Mental Health -Mindful Communication
• Mental Health Foundations
• Open Mind BC

VIDEOS:

• Neurodiverse Families Series: The myths and mirrors of coregulation – Karen Peters
• The Science Behind How Parents Affect Child Development

BOOKS FOR PARENTS:

• Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be – Dr. Becky Kennedy 
• What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work – Adele Lafrance, PhD & Ashley Miller, MD

MORE FROM FAMILYSMART:

• Beyond Behaviours: When Is It More? What It Looks Like at Ages 4 – 8
• Beyond Behaviours: When Is It More? What It Looks Like at Ages 9 – 12
• Beyond Behaviours: When Is It More? What It Looks Like at Ages 13 +
• Emotion Regulation Part 2: Deepening Our Understanding
• Some Ideas for Helping Conversations Go Better 
• What to Say When Nothing Seems to Work 

CRISIS SUPPORT NUMBERS TO PHONE/TEXT:

• Crisis Centre B.C. – You can call/text 9-8-8 if experiencing thoughts of suicide, or call 310-6789 if experiencing a mental health crisis.
• KUU-US Crisis Line:  For First Nations or Inuit, call 1-800-588-8717. For Metis Nation, call 1-833-638-4722
• Kids Help Phone – text 6-8-6-8-6-8