Stress, anxiety and challenging emotions impact every parent- often on a daily basis! The resources below give practical, everyday tools and examples to help you manage your own stress as a parent. Also remember that this is something you don’t have to do on your own! Talk to a trusted friend or family member if you’re feeling overwhelmed, or reach out to your healthcare provider or counselor for more support. You can also call one of the free, confidential help line numbers below.
Anxiety Canada: Expert tools and resources for Canadians of all ages to manage anxiety.
Kids Care Canada: Short, helpful videos to guide you through anxiety and stress,
postpartum depression and a wide variety of parenting topics for new parents.
Mindshift CBT app: Is anxiety getting in the way of your life? MindShift™ CBT uses scientifically proven
strategies based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you learn to
relax and be mindful, develop more effective ways of thinking, and use active
steps to take charge of your anxiety.
provides a variety of research-backed stress management
strategiesshares real life stories of how people use these specific
strategies to manage their stress more effectivelyguides you through a few questions to help you make use of
these various strategies
When finished, you’ll be able to download or print your own personalized stress
management plan.
Additional Resources
AHS Mental Health help line: 1-877-303-2642 (Toll free)
Provides 24/7:
confidential, anonymous service
crisis intervention
information about mental health programs and services
referrals to other agencies if needed
Some Other Solutions 24/7 Crisis Line: 780-743-HELP (4357)
The SOS Crisis Line provides emotional support to individuals struggling with life’s challenges and crisis situations 24 hours per day.