If you need some help dealing with your children’s behaviour, you can contact the Crisis Prevention Team at the PMFRC.
Crisis Intervention Worker
South Side Community Centre
1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa, Ontario
(613) 687-2104 ext. 224
ciw.pmfrc@bellnet.ca
Three Tips to Keep In Mind When Dealing With a Difficult Child’s Behaviour
- Take a deep breath!
Remember: children do not act out because they want to make us upset. They act out because they don’t know how else to express themselves.
- Don’t be afraid to take a break
If you need to have a few hours to yourself, make the arrangements. The break will benefit both of you.
- Time out
Use the “time out” as an opportunity to gather your thoughts and try to offer your children a smile when the time out is over.
Time Out Tips
If you feel that you need long-term support, contact our community partner, the Phoenix Centre for Children and Families.
The Phoenix Centre for Children and Families
(613) 735-2374 or 1-800-465-1870
phoenix@renc.igs.net
The Phoenix Centre’s website
If your partner is away due to military duty, check with our Deployment Support Team to find out about your eligibility for Respite Chile Care Services. Contact us for more information:
Deployment Support Team
South Side Community Centre
1578 Wolfe Ave., Petawawa, Ontario
(613) 687-2104 ext. 223
deployment.pmfrc@bellnet.ca
If you are worried that you may hurt your children, either physically or emotionally, and would like support to keep that from happening, contact Family and Children's Services. They are there for the wellbeing of your family.
Family and Children’s Services
(613) 735-6866
Family and Children's Services website
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