#papafa #militaryfamilies #militarymentalhealth We at PA Parent and Family Alliance want to give our thanks to these incredible...

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

"When you see a provider you do not want to be judged, you want to be understood."

Today we're sharing one mother's personal story of losing her brother to suicide and later supporting her own child through serious struggles. She opens up about the fear, guilt, and tough decisions parents face, along with the challenges of finding the right help. It’s a real look at how lived experience shapes advocacy and why talking about suicide and getting support matters.

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...

..she found out that the local hospital had never stopped admitting people so there was no reason that she could not have been transferred.

#papafa #LGBTQIA #pridemonth #mentalhealthawareness #support "One day you will find your people, who will be there for you and understand...

Talking about race can be uncomfortable. But as both Flemming and Jackson mentioned; we cannot let that stop us from talking about it.

"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 Sophie.

By talking to parents across the state we have gathered tips on where to start, what to look for, and who you can lean on for support.

It's World Bipolar Day. Learn more about the diagnosis 10 million Americans live with.

"Now when children go home there is no off switch to interacting with their classmates." Advice on what to do if your child is being bullied

"Get honest. If needed encourage people to talk to someone they trust," says local parent leader and pastor.

"The last time I saw my son was on Mother's Day in 2018. He died a month later," said mother of three Kristen Grebey.

Brown never once said that she was a leader but to us at PA Parent and Family Alliance, it was clear that she clearly fits the bill.

The death of a parent offers a unique kind of sadness that nobody can relate to unless they have experienced it themselves.

What makes parenting even harder? Your children not getting along with one another. Here's one sisters experience and suggestions.

"To me, the saddest thought was having two separate Christmases, and birthdays but actually that turned out to be not so bad,"

#papfa #preschool #parentteacher Every parent of a school-aged child knows just how exciting, sad, and surreal it is when your kiddos go...

The word "family" in PA Parent and Family Alliance acknowledges that families come in many shapes and sizes

October is ADHD or, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Awareness Month.

When asked about a father's anxiety about their child's behavioral health challenges, Fleming wanted to reinforce one thing; "it's normal".

This week we sat down with a mom who has seen how beneficial youth sports can be for her children & have some advice for your family.

Preparing your child with a social, emotional, behavioral or mental health difficulty for school takes patience and some planning.