Tools to support the development of youth's social
and personal competences and the creation of favorable environments for their mental health.
Tools to support the development of youth's social
and personal competences and the creation of favorable environments for their mental health.
Rain or shine offers an index of simple and credible tools that have been specifically designed to help young people acquire the personal and social skills that are essential to the development of a flourishing mental health.
Our daily lives are marked by events that require decision-making. For your teenager, whose brain is developing at a very rapid rate, making choices comes with its share of challenges. As a parent, how can you guide your child and help them make informed choices? Keep reading for our tips!
Sometimes, even if life is great for you, someone close to you may be going through a tough time. When things aren’t going well for a friend, parent or another person you care about, you may feel powerless, guilty or puzzled. How can you support them effectively while not forgetting to take care of yourself in the meantime? This text will help you by giving you advice on how to find your way in this type of sensitive situation.
Why an agreement? It is important to establish certain rules for using screens in order to maintain control of online activities and promote the well-being of the family, while enjoying the advantages of the Internet. And by including these rules in a jointly developed agreement, the better the chances that they will be respected!
Your child has been talking to you constantly about space and the stars since last winter. It’s clearly not a passing interest; you’ve got an enthusiast in the making on your hands. However, their interest in, and appetite for, astronomy, leave little room for schoolwork. What do you do when a passion is all-consuming?
Does your teen sometimes seem to sleep too much and sometimes not enough? Dr. Sébastien Bergeron, pediatrician specializing in adolescent medicine, explains what you need to know about sleep in adolescence and, above all, what you can do to help your child!
Sugary drinks are particularly popular with young people. As a parent, it is normal to wonder about their effects on the health of your child. Julie Marcil, nutritionnist, answers your questions and gives you some tips to help your teen drink more water.
Supporting young people in developing positive mental health is an essential action. Rain or shine, an Association pour la santé publique du Québec (ASPQ) initiative, in partnership with the Quebec government, will become your best friend in guiding them, with professional tools adapted to their different living environments.
This tool index offers both activities for school professionals and parents as well as training and interventions to expand young people's personal and social skills while promoting environments that support positive mental health.