Front Door to Child and Youth Mental Health

10/15/2026

At Front Door, our mental health professionals often hear from families who are trying to understand how ADHD is affecting their child at home, at school, and in everyday life. While every child is different, learning more about ADHD can help families identify supports and strategies that work for them.

Read more here: https://starlingcs.ca/blog/adhd-awareness-month-understanding-adhd-and-finding-support

09/30/2026

🎒 We're wrapping up Front Door's Back-to-School Connection Series with an important reminder: not every day will be easy, and that's okay.

One of the best ways to support children's mental health is by creating space for both the good days and the hard ones.

Today's question:

💬 Was there a hard part of your day?

🤗 Connection of the Day: Share a hug, snuggle, watch a movie, or spend some one-on-one time together.

You don't have to solve every problem. Sometimes children simply need to know someone is listening.

💚 Share this post to remind another caregiver that connection and listening are powerful tools for supporting children.

09/23/2026

🎒 Front Door's Back-to-School Connection Series is here with another simple way to connect with your kids!

Today's question:

💬 Tell me something you learned today.

🎲 Connection of the Day: Play a game together.

Children often share more when they're engaged in an activity they enjoy. Whether they learned something academic, social, or about themselves, this question creates space for reflection and conversation.

💚 Share this post with a parent, caregiver, or educator looking for simple ways to build connection after school.

09/16/2026

🎒 It's time for another Back-to-School Connection Series check-in.

Today's question:

💬 Who did you sit with or play with today?

🚲 Connection of the Day: Go for a bike ride together.

As children settle into new routines, friendships are often top of mind. Active connection can help create a relaxed environment where children feel more comfortable sharing about their day.

💚 Share this post with a caregiver supporting a child through the first few weeks of school.

09/14/2026

Kind Minds Family Wellness, invites you to the Sankofa Families Project Community Check-In. Learn about this important initiative to strengthen child welfare responses with Black children, families, and communities at the centre, hear project updates, and help inform the work ahead.

✨ Join Us for the Sankofa Families Project Community Check-In! ✨

Kind Minds Family Wellness invites community members, organizations, service providers, and system partners to join us for the Sankofa Families Project Community Check-In. 💛

This gathering is an opportunity to:

🤝 Connect with community members and partners
💬 Share updates and hear about the project
🌱 Strengthen partnerships and community connections
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Continue working together to improve outcomes for Black children, youth, and families across Waterloo Region

Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Venue: SDG Building, 2 King Street West, Kitchener, ON N2G 1A3

Please register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or using the link below:
https://forms.gle/kQqWPvq1e2oAhQkJ6

We look forward to coming together, sharing, listening, and continuing to build stronger pathways of support for Black children, youth, and families. 💛

For more information about the Sankofa Families Project and our other initiatives, visit our Linktree (link in bio).

Together, we can build stronger communities and create lasting impact. 🌱✨

09/10/2026

💚 One of the biggest myths about after-school conversations is that children should be ready to talk the moment they get home.

Many children need time to transition out of their school day.

That's why connection comes first.

Today's question: 💬 What made you laugh or smile today?

Today's connection: 🍎 Make a snack together.

Sometimes the best conversations happen when we're focused on something else.

📲 Share this post with a caregiver who could use a new after-school conversation starter.

09/08/2026

🎒 Welcome to Front Door's Back-to-School Connection Series!

After a long day at school, children are often processing new routines, friendships, expectations, and experiences.

Instead of asking lots of questions at once, try asking one meaningful question and pairing it with one simple way to connect.

This month, we'll be sharing conversation starters and connection ideas to help make after-school check-ins feel less overwhelming and more meaningful.

Today's question: 💬 What was the best part of your day?

Today's connection: 🚶 Go for a walk together.

💚 Know a parent or caregiver navigating the back-to-school transition? Share this post and invite them to follow along with us this month!

09/02/2026

Just under a week away until school starts! Now is the perfect time to think about how to ease any back to school anxiety your kids may be having. Swipe forward for 5 tips from Front Door!

And remember, if you or someone you care about needs additional support, it’s okay to ask for help.

Connect with us:
📞 phone 519-749-2932
📧 email at [email protected]
👉Learn more at: www.frontdoormentalhealth.com

08/26/2026

Back to school is coming up quick! Check out these resources from the Child Mind Institute all centered around helping you and your kids navigate the transition into a new school year. Thanks UMIND for sharing!

Find articles and tips to help you navigate back-to-school with a child suffering from mental health or a learning disorder.

08/24/2026

We're excited to share that we'll be at the Waterloo Region Su***de Prevention Council's World Su***de Prevention Day sharing resources for children and youth mental health in Waterloo Region with our community.

Learn more about it at: www.wrspc.ca/wspd-2026