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Supporting parents of children with mental health challenges to be their child's best advocate
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.
Learning Disabilities Impact Far More Than The Classroom.
"After 50 years of research, there are still people who think a kid leaves their learning disability at school. That's not so.
Payton Johnson
6 min read
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
"When you walk into an office and you see your language, that gives you a sense that your service provider is really making an effort. "
Payton Johnson
6 min read
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 read
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
5 min read
The IEP Bootcamp Has Your Back!
Sign up for 4 weeks of tips to help prepare your child for this upcoming school year.
Payton Johnson
4 min read
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
6 min read
Could a Family Support Partner Help You?
Who are our FSPs and whay can they help you with?
Payton Johnson
5 min read
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
5 min read
The Rise of the Hands-On Dads
Gender roles in parenting have evolved over the years. Get ideas from other fathers on how to be more active in your child's recovery.
Payton Johnson
3 min read
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
5 min read
There is No Such Thing as "Just a Parent"
Every year February serves as Parent Leadership Month, and this year we want to share the story of one mother and grandmother; Wanda Cumming
Payton Johnson
6 min read
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...
Payton Johnson
6 min read
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
2 min read
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
2 min read
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
3 min read
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
6 min read
Military Families and Mental Health
#papafa #militaryfamilies #militarymentalhealth We at PA Parent and Family Alliance want to give our thanks to these incredible...
Payton Johnson
5 min read
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
7 min read
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
6 min read
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
5 min read
The Importance of Crafting and Sharing Your Story
This week we wanted to dive deeper into how you can craft your story to advocate for your child, and just how impactful that story can...
Payton Johnson
6 min read
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
5 min read
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
5 min read
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
5 min read
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