New Year's Resolutions, we seldom think of making them for our kids, especially around their mental health.

Max points: 5 Type: Podcast

Podcast episode exploring New Year's resolutions for kids' mental health with a Toronto child psychologist. Covers alarming Canadian youth stats, how to set SMART, habit-based goals, build mindfulness and self-care, improve parent–teen communication, and use practical toolkits and crisis resources. Helpful for making resolutions that actually stick and support wellbeing.

Channel: Ontario Shores Duration: 0:28:12

Questions

1. In the coping segment, what simple activity is recommended to strengthen communication and reduce stress for both parent and child?

Assigning more chores Scheduling extra tutoring Playing together Extending curfew

2. Which framework does the episode highlight for making resolutions achievable, featured in the Ontario Shores toolkit?

OKR SMART SWOT PESTLE

3. According to the Children First Canada report cited, what is the leading cause of death for children aged 10–14?

Cancer Accidents Drug overdose Suicide

4. When a child's changed behavior persists and interferes with functioning, after roughly how long is intervention recommended?

24 hours Six months Two weeks Three months

5. What skill is described as practicing being present and can be built with short meditations and grounding exercises?

Biofeedback Exposure therapy Hypnosis Mindfulness

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