Resources

Government of Canada Mental Health: You are not alone

Throughout this video, Major-General Marc Bilodeau, talks about a diverse range of support for well-being and mental health that are readily available to members of the Canadian Armed Force and their families.

TEDTalks: 5 ways military leadership can empower your parenting

Nicole Winter’s illustrates that can be implemented in parenting.  These five concepts include; lead by example, lead by the front, lead by mission statement, trust your instinct, and grit is the single most important factor between success and failure.

Youtube: International Day of Families

Harjit S. Sajjan, the defence minister, expresses his gratitude to the military families for their vital contributions to our community. He emphasizes the difficulties military families encounter while trying to access health care services, daycare, work opportunities, and several other community services when they move to new locations. Additionally, he compliments the family’s capacity to both uphold and inspire our Canadian ideals

TEDTalk: Lessons Learned From a Military Spouse

As a military spouse, Cameron Cruse discusses how transitional times might leave us feeling bewildered or lost, but that there is an opportunity to build something greater. Additionally, Cruse exhorts viewers to find meaningful ways to live in spite of change that is unavoidable.

Documentary: The Children Left Behind By War | My Dad’s Army

These six families serve as excellent examples for other military families and parents of how to carry on with life even in the face of catastrophe.