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

24 hours Two weeks Three months Six months

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

OKR PESTLE SMART SWOT

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

Playing together Assigning more chores Extending curfew Scheduling extra tutoring

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

Exposure therapy Biofeedback Hypnosis Mindfulness

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

Suicide Accidents Cancer Drug overdose

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