Supporting Your Partner Through Challenging Parenting Times
Raising a child who is struggling is very difficult and it can put a lot of strain on a marriage or relationship.
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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
- 4 min
Understanding Your Child's Social Battery
A social battery is a metaphor for the amount of time and energy someone is able to put into socializing until they feel mentally....
Payton Johnson
- 4 min
Avoiding Meltdowns at Family Gatherings
If you are used to meltdowns, mood swings, or outbursts when you and your child are at a social event perhaps they are struggling with...
Payton Johnson
- 2 min
How Can I Support My Partner When Parenting Gets Overwhelming?
#papafa #partner #marriage #tipsheet #support #marriagegoals #partnersforlife #mentalhealth #mentalwellness Parenting is a lot. A lot of...
Payton Johnson
- 4 min
What is an Emotional Safety Plan?
You are your least rational when things are very stressful. At the moment where tensions are high, it is hard to think "Okay, I am stressed
Payton Johnson
- 5 min
Have You Created Your Emotional Safety Plan Yet?
Take 10 minutes for yourself now and save your future self some anxiety.
Payton Johnson
- 6 min
Prioritizing Your Mental Health in 2022
You are not something to be "fixed," also prioritizing and working on your mental health is not something that can be done in a month.
Payton Johnson
- 4 min
Understanding Your Child's Social Battery
What is a social battery & how does it affect your family? This week we share tips to make your time with friends and family more enjoyable.
Payton Johnson
- 4 min
Be Easy on Yourself
You are human and not only has the pandemic impacted your children it has deeply impacted you and we encourage you to prioritize yourself.
Payton Johnson
- 5 min
Raising a Black Child in Today's Society
"I pray all the time," said Jackson. "I pray when he goes out, I pray when he comes back. I am in constant fear for him."
Payton Johnson
- 3 min
NEW TIP SHEET Fighting Pandemic Burnout
We at the Parent Alliance want you to know if you are feeling burnout right, you are not alone.
Payton Johnson
- 2 min
Tips For Supporting Your Partner During Challenging Times
Parenting a child who struggles has the potential to put a lot of strain on a relationship. Get ideas on how to support one another here.
Payton Johnson
- 8 min
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."
Payton Johnson
- 6 min
What are the Holiday Blues, and How Can You Help Yourself, or Someone You Love Who Has Them
#papafa #holidayblues #holidayseason #covidchristmas #mentalwellness #mentalhealthawareness Everyone knows that as it gets colder and...
Payton Johnson
- 5 min
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...
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