web01.fireside.fm Tue, 05 May 2026 09:12:03 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) DCO Discourse... - Episodes Tagged with “Parenting Tips For Summer Learning” https://dcontario.fireside.fm/tags/parenting%20tips%20for%20summer%20learning Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400 Here at DCO Discourse we have discussions related to mental health, addictions, and life. We aim to provide listeners with tools and resources that will help them improve their own mental health and wellness, and support their family members, loved ones, and their community at large. If you would like to provide feedback or request future topics, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/MhSNiyMm2c2xsiv8A. If you are seeking support, we encourage you to visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to locate your nearest member centre. af episodic Moving Forward Through Partnerships Distress and Crisis Ontario Here at DCO Discourse we have discussions related to mental health, addictions, and life. We aim to provide listeners with tools and resources that will help them improve their own mental health and wellness, and support their family members, loved ones, and their community at large. If you would like to provide feedback or request future topics, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/MhSNiyMm2c2xsiv8A. If you are seeking support, we encourage you to visit our website at www.dcontario.org/locations to locate your nearest member centre. no mental health, addictions, Ontario, resources, learning, wellness, self-help, well-being Distress and Crisis Ontario ngear@dcontario.org Episode 340: On Parenting Tips for Summer Learning https://dcontario.fireside.fm/340 6b6d8f7c-e426-426e-84e5-b8158fb4b4f3 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400 Distress and Crisis Ontario full 3 Distress and Crisis Ontario This week, in a miniature solo episode, Caitlin Plant, Director of Operations at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares some research on parenting over the summer. Specifically, this episode explores strategies to support their summer experience including trying new things, fostering supportive relationships, providing opportunities for learning, managing screen time, and encouraging boredom. 11:12 no <p>This week, in a miniature solo episode, Caitlin Plant, Director of Operations at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares some research on parenting over the summer. Specifically, this episode explores strategies to support their summer experience including trying new things, fostering supportive relationships, providing opportunities for learning, managing screen time, and encouraging boredom. The resources used in this episode are as follows:</p> <p>Boosting Student Well-being Over the Summer: <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/creative-development/202506/boosting-student-well-being-over-the-summer" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/creative-development/202506/boosting-student-well-being-over-the-summer</a><br> How to Encourage Summertime Learning: <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/twin-dilemmas/202506/how-to-encourage-summertime-learning" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/twin-dilemmas/202506/how-to-encourage-summertime-learning</a><br> Balancing Summer Screen Time: <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/screen-play/202506/balancing-summer-screen-time-a-healthy-play-diet-for-kids" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/screen-play/202506/balancing-summer-screen-time-a-healthy-play-diet-for-kids</a><br> What if Summer Boredom is Actually Good for your Kid?: <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/parenting-beyond-power/202507/what-if-summer-boredom-is-actually-good-for-your-child" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/parenting-beyond-power/202507/what-if-summer-boredom-is-actually-good-for-your-child</a></p> <p>To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit <a href="http://www.dcontario.org/locations" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.dcontario.org/locations</a> to find your nearest Member Centre. Many of our centres operate 24/7. Thank you for joining us, and we hope this episode encourages you to continue the conversation. If you have feedback or future content requests, please use the following link: <a href="https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8</a>. </p> Parenting Tips for Summer Learning This week, in a miniature solo episode, Caitlin Plant, Director of Operations at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares some research on parenting over the summer. Specifically, this episode explores strategies to support their summer experience including trying new things, fostering supportive relationships, providing opportunities for learning, managing screen time, and encouraging boredom. The resources used in this episode are as follows:

Boosting Student Well-being Over the Summer: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/creative-development/202506/boosting-student-well-being-over-the-summer
How to Encourage Summertime Learning: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/twin-dilemmas/202506/how-to-encourage-summertime-learning
Balancing Summer Screen Time: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/screen-play/202506/balancing-summer-screen-time-a-healthy-play-diet-for-kids
What if Summer Boredom is Actually Good for your Kid?: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/parenting-beyond-power/202507/what-if-summer-boredom-is-actually-good-for-your-child

To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member Centre. Many of our centres operate 24/7. Thank you for joining us, and we hope this episode encourages you to continue the conversation. If you have feedback or future content requests, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8.

]]> This week, in a miniature solo episode, Caitlin Plant, Director of Operations at Distress and Crisis Ontario, shares some research on parenting over the summer. Specifically, this episode explores strategies to support their summer experience including trying new things, fostering supportive relationships, providing opportunities for learning, managing screen time, and encouraging boredom. The resources used in this episode are as follows:

Boosting Student Well-being Over the Summer: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/creative-development/202506/boosting-student-well-being-over-the-summer
How to Encourage Summertime Learning: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/twin-dilemmas/202506/how-to-encourage-summertime-learning
Balancing Summer Screen Time: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/screen-play/202506/balancing-summer-screen-time-a-healthy-play-diet-for-kids
What if Summer Boredom is Actually Good for your Kid?: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/parenting-beyond-power/202507/what-if-summer-boredom-is-actually-good-for-your-child

To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member Centre. Many of our centres operate 24/7. Thank you for joining us, and we hope this episode encourages you to continue the conversation. If you have feedback or future content requests, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8.

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