Over 18

Payton Johnson

7 min

Could My Child Have an Eating Disorder?

Summertime can be a very hard time for someone who struggles with their body image.

Payton Johnson

6 min

Are your kids watching Euphoria?

With summer upon us many kids and young adults have found themselves more free time - perhaps to binge watch some tv including Euphoria.

Supporting Your Adult Child Who Doesn't Live at Home

Payton Johnson

7 min

Supporting Your Adult Child Who Doesn't Live at Home

Remember, not every check in needs to be serious! Send them a funny video, meme, or post that you came across that made you think of them.

Exploring Bipolar Disorder From a First-Hand Perspective

Payton Johnson

7 min

Exploring Bipolar Disorder From a First-Hand Perspective

Let’s not use the phrase “I am bipolar.” That label can be heavy. Instead, let’s use the phrase, “I am someone who has bipolar tendencies.”

How Does Your Relationship Change When Your Child Turns 18?

Payton Johnson

8 min

How Does Your Relationship Change When Your Child Turns 18?

Look at your relationship with your adult child in a different way than you did before. "You are going from being a supervisor to a co-work

Payton Johnson

6 min

The State of Children's Mental Health

We knew that the second our children returned to school things weren't going to magically get better but we didn't expect this.

You Never Stop Being a Parent; Transitioning to Raising Adult Children

Payton Johnson

6 min

You Never Stop Being a Parent; Transitioning to Raising Adult Children

When asked how they keep tabs on the mental health of all of their children who span across the state of Pennsylvania Jayne replied; "I make

Being An Ally for Your LGBTQIA+ Child Every Month of the Year, Not Just June

Payton Johnson

6 min

Being An Ally for Your LGBTQIA+ Child Every Month of the Year, Not Just June

The odds are your child is already very nervous to express themselves to you and what you say and do in those very first moments are crucial

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed The Trajectory of Some Students' Lives

Payton Johnson

7 min

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed The Trajectory of Some Students' Lives

While we understood how difficult this year was we did not realize just how many of our children have completely changed their trajectory.

Payton Johnson

7 min

The Year of the Resilient Graduates

We checked back in with all of the students and parents from our 2020 graduation blog to see how they're faring one year later.

Payton Johnson

6 min

Why do My Kids Resent Each Other?

Exploring sibling dynamics as children and whether or not they experienced any resentment because their sister required extra attention.

Introducing: "What Our Kids Want Us to Know"; an Inside Look at What It's Like to Be a Student Now

Payton Johnson

6 min

Introducing: "What Our Kids Want Us to Know"; an Inside Look at What It's Like to Be a Student Now

This was not an easy feat and the longstanding effects of the pandemic will be felt for a long time.

Payton Johnson

5 min

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

The last week in February serves as National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. The Mayo Clinic defines Eating Disorders as; "a preoccupation w

Payton Johnson

6 min

Guest Blog: "Melanin and Mental Health"

#papafa #guestblog #adoption #blackmentalhealth We are excited to introduce our first ever guest blogger, Nichole Bonsell. Nichole is a...

World Mental Health Day; Breaking Down the Stigma

Payton Johnson

6 min

World Mental Health Day; Breaking Down the Stigma

We want to celebrate World Mental Health Day by taking a look at how the stigmas surrounding mental health are changing for the better.

Entering the Medical Field; How Two Nursing Students Have Prioritized Their Mental Health

Payton Johnson

6 min

Entering the Medical Field; How Two Nursing Students Have Prioritized Their Mental Health

Both needed to be reminded by the loved ones around them that although school is important they need to also prioritize their mental health.

Aclaración Importante Sobre la Ley de Consentimiento de Salud Mental de PA

Payton Johnson

6 min

Aclaración Importante Sobre la Ley de Consentimiento de Salud Mental de PA

#papafa #consentimientosaludmental #saludmental #tratamiento #consentimientoparatratar Los platos se apilan, los correos electrónicos del...

How Important a Loving Home is to LGBTQIA+ Youth

Payton Johnson

5 min

How Important a Loving Home is to LGBTQIA+ Youth

#papafa #LGBTQIA #pridemonth #mentalhealthawareness #support "One day you will find your people, who will be there for you and understand...

Love Letters from Mom; A Path to Sobriety and Happiness

Payton Johnson

6 min

Love Letters from Mom; A Path to Sobriety and Happiness

"Before my first time going to an RTF my mom and I couldn't even be in the same room as each other, it was terrible," said Emme.

Cartas de amor de mamá, un camino hacia la sobriedad y la felicidad

Payton Johnson

6 min

Cartas de amor de mamá, un camino hacia la sobriedad y la felicidad

#RTF #concientizacionsaludmental#tratamiento#crianza#sobriedad Tu rutina diaria consiste principalmente en hacer café, sacar a pasear al...

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