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Parenting a child who is struggling with their mental health can feel overwhelming. You are not alone.
Explore real stories, practical advice, and support from parents who have been where you are, along with guidance you can use in your own family.
Think About Graduation Now, and Thank Yourself Later
If your child is in the class of 2022 the idea of graduation may be causing you some (or a lot of) anxiety. For many parents raising ...
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Exploring Bipolar Disorder From a First-Hand Perspective
Let’s not use the phrase “I am bipolar.” That label can be heavy. Instead, let’s use the phrase, “I am someone who has bipolar tendencies.”
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7 min read
How to Recruit and Retain Talent in the Nonprofit World
Now COVID has caused a mental health epidemic within the pandemic and we really have to be taking care of our people,” said Adair.
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6 min read
"You're Not My Parent, I Don't Have to Listen to You"
This is a phrase that every stepparent dreads. Let us help.
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2 min read
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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4 min read
How Does Your Relationship Change When Your Child Turns 18?
Look at your relationship with your adult child in a different way than you did before. "You are going from being a supervisor to a co-work
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8 min read
PA's Mental Health Consent Law is Being Misinterpreted
"This isn't just one facility that's misinterpreting or even just one part of the state. It's happening everywhere."
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6 min read
Dyslexia and Its Impact On a Child's Mental Health
"The reality is the system isn’t built to be changed overnight. You don’t have that time," said Zolet, school counselor at the Gow School.
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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.
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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. "
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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6 min read
Could a Family Support Partner Help You?
Who are our FSPs and whay can they help you with?
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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."
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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.
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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
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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
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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 ..
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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...
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6 min read
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