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Supporting parents of children with mental health challenges to be their child's best advocate
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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.
Parental Self-Care: Making Yourself a Priority Amidst Chaos
Parental self-care helps you, your children, your partner, and your overall family dynamic. It's not selfish - we promise.
Payton Johnson
6 min read
LGBTQIA+ Youth: Being a Parent Ally
Top 5 ways that you can create that for your child, and preserve their mental health as they navigate the world.
Payton Johnson
4 min read
My Child has OCD- How Do I Support Them?
You may have stopped taking family vacations because your child with OCD is now uncomfortable...
Payton Johnson
6 min read
How Do I Help My Child with Moving Anxiety?
All of these tips can help ensure that your child's adjustment is as smooth as possible to the new area.
Payton Johnson
5 min read
Don't Be a Part of Bi-Erasure
A lot of people disregard bisexual people because they think that it is almost unfair and that we just want to have all the options...
Payton Johnson
5 min read
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
7 min read
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.”
Payton Johnson
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.
Payton Johnson
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.
Payton Johnson
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."
Payton Johnson
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
Payton Johnson
8 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.
Payton Johnson
7 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
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
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
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