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
Self Harm and Parental Guilt
"I didn't want to address it. I wanted to believe it was the cat just like she told me it was. She was perfect, she was my easy kid...
Payton Johnson
- 6 min
Raising My Grandchildren
"We began the grandfamilies support group and by our first year, we had 25 families represented so we found out it was a really big need.
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.
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.
Payton Johnson
- 6 min
Celebrating Grandfamilies This Grandparent's Day!
From grandmother to primary caregiver to support group founder and organizer. Grandfamilies can do it all!
Payton Johnson
- 6 min
My Child Told Me They Need Help; Now What?
These are the first 3 things you can do to ensure that your child knows you are here for them if they ask for help with their mental health.
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
- 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
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
- 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
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.
Payton Johnson
- 4 min
Being a "Dad" For Your Child, Not Just a "Father"
When asked about a father's anxiety about their child's behavioral health challenges, Fleming wanted to reinforce one thing; "it's normal".
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.
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