Supporting Your Partner Through Challenging Parenting Times
'You're the only one who really knows what is going on here, and only you can share this experience with me without judgment."
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Our Shared Stories
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.
Payton Johnson
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NEW TIPSHEET *FOR PROVIDERS*- How Can The Parent Alliance Help the Families You Serve?
Sometimes it helps to hear from a person who has been in the same shoes as you have been.
Payton Johnson
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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
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Happy National Caregivers' Month!
#papafa #selfcare #nationalcaregiversmonth "Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel." This quote from self-care...
Payton Johnson
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Military Families and Mental Health; Celebrating National Military Families Month
#papafa #militaryfamilies #militarymentalhealth November has been declared National Veterans & Military Families Month and it serves as a...
Payton Johnson
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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
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Dyslexia and Mental Health - Celebrating World Dyslexia Day by Exploring the Connection
#papafa #dyslexia #dyslexiaawarenessmonth Your child’s mental well being is one of your top priorities. As a parent first and foremost...
Payton Johnson
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How Service Providers Can Make Latinx Families Feel Welcome and Heard
"When you see a provider you do not want to be judged, you want to be understood."
Payton Johnson
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How One Mother is Using Her Lived Experiences to Spread Suicide Awareness
Hear her story about how suicide has impacted her family and how she actively works to spread awareness about the topic.
Payton Johnson
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The Importance of Crafting and Sharing Your Story
#papafa #shareyourstory In last week's blog; How to Effectively Meet With Your Legislators - Tips Directly From Your Elected Officials,...
Payton Johnson
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La importancia de crear y compartir tu historia
#papafa #compartetuhistoria En el blog de la semana pasada: Cómo reunirse con los legisladores - Consejos directamente de tus...
Payton Johnson
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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...
Payton Johnson
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Mental Health and The PA Justice System; How One Family is Showing it's Time for a Change
..she found out that the local hospital had never stopped admitting people so there was no reason that she could not have been transferred.
Payton Johnson
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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...
Payton Johnson
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Check-in on Dad this Father's Day
#fathersday #papafa #mentalhealth #dads #mentalwellness Every year in June we celebrate Father's Day. We at PA Parent and Family Alliance...
Payton Johnson
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Continuing the Conversation
Talking about race can be uncomfortable. But as both Flemming and Jackson mentioned; we cannot let that stop us from talking about it.
Payton Johnson
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Selecting the Right Residential Treatment Facility for Your Child
By talking to parents across the state we have gathered tips on where to start, what to look for, and who you can lean on for support.
Payton Johnson
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Cómo seleccionar el centro de tratamiento residencial apropiado para tu hijo/a
#papafa #rtf #tratamientointernacion#sociodeapoyoalafamilia#fsp #concientizacionsaludmental#saludmental La habitación está llena del...
Payton Johnson
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My Family is Not "Broken", and Neither is Yours
"To me, the saddest thought was having two separate Christmases, and birthdays but actually that turned out to be not so bad,"
Payton Johnson
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La historia de un padre con TDAH que hubiera querido haber buscado antes el diagnóstico
#papafa #tdah #mesconcientizaciontdah Octubre trae consigo temperaturas más bajas, disfraces de Halloween y huertos de calabazas. El mes...
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