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Supporting parents of children with mental health challenges to be their child's best advocate
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Parenting a child who struggles with their mental health can be tough, but together, we find strength. Explore stories of hope and practical advice from parents who've been where you are now.
Why Are Social Events Hard For My Child?
Use these tips and resources to help your child navigate their next social event successfully, while showing them that you are on their team
Payton Johnson
4 min read
Let's Talk About Bullying
Being bullied has a very direct and negative impact on a child's mental health and we wanted to hear...
Payton Johnson
8 min read
My Child Is A Bully
"My oldest started bullying his peers when he was 7. He was already exhibiting maladaptive behavior before then but didn't lash out ...
Payton Johnson
7 min read
Noticing Mood Shifts In Your Child
A mood shift can be a sign that your child is struggling with their mental health.
Payton Johnson
4 min read
Navigating the Juvenile Justice System with a Mental Health Challenge: A Parent's Guide
Interactions between law enforcement and your child can be very scary, especially for a child who has a mental health challenge.
Payton Johnson
2 min read
How can Learning and Attention Issues Impact a Child's Mental Health?
You may be surprised at just how common this challenge is 1 in 5 U.S. children have a learning and attention issue.
Payton Johnson
7 min read
What Is A Family Support Partner And How Can They Help My Family?
Do you feel like yours is the only family with so much drama? If so a Family Support Partner (FSP) may be just what you need in your corner
Payton Johnson
8 min read
My Child is Being Bullied - How Can I Help Them?
"If you don't have a child who is being bullied it is almost impossible to completely understand how painful it is for those parents."
Payton Johnson
8 min read
Advocating for A Child Being Bullied
The mental health implications of a child being bullied are immediate, and often times long lasting. Learn from others tips for helping ...
Payton Johnson
2 min read
Think About Graduation Now, and Thank Yourself Later
If your child is in the class of 2022 the idea of graduation may be causing you some (or a lot of) anxiety. For many parents raising ...
Payton Johnson
2 min read
Dyslexia and Its Impact On a Child's Mental Health
"The reality is the system isn’t built to be changed overnight. You don’t have that time," said Zolet, school counselor at the Gow School.
Payton Johnson
7 min read
Learning Disabilities Impact Far More Than The Classroom.
"After 50 years of research, there are still people who think a kid leaves their learning disability at school. That's not so.
Payton Johnson
6 min read
The IEP Bootcamp Has Your Back!
Sign up for 4 weeks of tips to help prepare your child for this upcoming school year.
Payton Johnson
4 min read
National Special Education Day
These 5 resources are what we recommend to our families who have children with behavioral and mental health needs ..
Payton Johnson
3 min read
Bullying; How to Talk About it, How to Put a Stop to it, and How to Protect Their Mental Health
When Patton's school district did not take her child's safety seriously she took it into her own hands and won a court case
Payton Johnson
7 min read
The Longstanding Impact of Bullying
"Now when children go home there is no off switch to interacting with their classmates." Advice on what to do if your child is being bullied
Payton Johnson
5 min read
Early Classroom Challenges, and How to be "On the Same Team" as Your Child's Teacher
#papfa #preschool #parentteacher Every parent of a school-aged child knows just how exciting, sad, and surreal it is when your kiddos go...
Payton Johnson
5 min read
ADHD, What You Need to Know
October is ADHD or, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Awareness Month.
Payton Johnson
4 min read
First Day of School Jitters: How Parents and Teachers can Ease Transitions for Children
Preparing your child with a social, emotional, behavioral or mental health difficulty for school takes patience and some planning.
Payton Johnson
3 min read
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