Parenting With a Mental Health Challenge
"I would start to cry and cry because I knew it was coming, and I had no power over it."
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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
Making Sure the Hispanic Voice Feels Welcome in Children's Mental Health
#papfa #parenthood #diversity We at PA Parent and Family Alliance want to make sure that a strong emphasis is put on diversity and...
Payton Johnson
- 5 min
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
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
- 5 min
Navigating the Juvenile Justice System: Five Tips on How to Get You and Your Child Through it
We sat down with a parent to get her advice on how families should navigate the confusing waters of the juvenile justice system.
Payton Johnson
- 7 min
Grassroots Movements: How to Not Only Get Started, but Keep it Going
Decoding Dyslexia is a parent-run grassroots movement. We sat down with 2 of the leaders to get their insight into how parents can organize.
Payton Johnson
- 5 min
Criar Hijos Adultos: Cómo Cambian la Crianza y el Estrés Cuando Tus Hijos se Convierten en “Adultos”
#papfa #hijosadultos#adultosjovenes#saludmentalhijos#crianza “Prefiero la leche de fórmula y la dentición a la universidad y alcohol...
Payton Johnson
- 4 min
Signs that your Child Might Have an Eating Disorder
#papfa #neda The never-ending pressure of fitting into society's idea of "beauty" has put massive pressure on young people. At every turn...
Payton Johnson
- 5 min
Social Media- Supportive Community or Your Child's Kryptonite?
Remind your child that nothing and nobody is perfect, and even the highest paid model in the biggest campaign in the world is photoshopped..
Payton Johnson
- 5 min
Happy Father's Day from PA Parent and Family Alliance
PA Family Alliance recognizes the importance of a dad or father figure in a child's life and we want to celebrate those men.
Payton Johnson
- 6 min
Cómo Preservar la Salud Mental de tu Hijo Durante el Proceso de “Salida del Clóset”
#papfa #Lgbtq+ #derechostrans Todos los años cuando llega junio, imágenes de banderas coloridas con el arco iris inundan nuestros...
Payton Johnson
- 6 min
Diaper Duty in Your "Golden Years"
#papfa #grandparents "I've been to this rodeo before, and I'm a lot wiser this time around.", said Pennsylvania grandmother Kellie W. who...
Payton Johnson
- 6 min
Cambiar Pañales en Tus “Años Dorados”
#papfa #abuelos “Ya he pasado por esto y ahora soy mucho más sabia”, dijo Kellie W., una abuela de Pensilvania que es una de los miles de...
Payton Johnson
- 5 min
Dear Mom and Dad, Thank You.
A message from one young adult to her parents, thank you!
Payton Johnson
- 4 min
Advice from an Advocate, CEO, but Most Importantly a Mother
#papfa #motherhood #peertopeer Allegheny Family Network (The parent company of PA Parent and Family Alliance) is a family-run...
Payton Johnson
- 7 min
Meal Plans, Dorm Rooms, and Anxiety; Pursuing your Undergrad While Making Mental Health a Priority
#papfa #college #bipolardisorder #classof2019 Transitioning into college can be one of the most exciting times of a person’s life, but...
Payton Johnson
- 6 min
Hacer un Seguimiento de tu Hijo Universitario y a la Vez Priorizar la Salud Mental
#papfa #universidad#trastornobipolar Hacer la transición a la universidad puede ser uno de los momentos más emocionantes en la vida de...
Payton Johnson
- 4 min
Western Pennsylvania’s “One Stop Shop” for Mental Health Information
How one PA politician has worked to make mental health resources accessible to all. #papfa Allegheny County’s very own State...
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