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Wait - What's PA's Mental Health Consent Law?

4 min

Wait - What's PA's Mental Health Consent Law?

If you are unfamiliar with PA's Consent Law it breaks down who can consent to mental health treatment for a child between the ages of 14-17.

Payton Johnson

6 min

Managing Technology in Your Household

My students are addicted to technology. A lot of the mental health problems I'm seeing is because of a mix of COVID stuff, and technology."

Payton Johnson

3 min

Top 3 Reasons Parents Love the New Year

While we don't like the idea of New Years being an arbitrary day where you need to change everything, it can mark the start of something new

"You're Not My Parent, I Don't Have to Listen to You"

Payton Johnson

2 min

"You're Not My Parent, I Don't Have to Listen to You"

This is a phrase that every stepparent dreads. Let us help.

Parenting With a Mental Health Challenge

Payton Johnson

4 min

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

Here's What You Missed!

Here are the top 3 things you may have missed from the Parent Alliance this year.

Re-Entry Anxiety; What it is and How to Help Alleviate It

Payton Johnson

2 min

Re-Entry Anxiety; What it is and How to Help Alleviate It

If you are feeling anxious about leaving your house- you are far from alone. Try these tips to help ease your anxiety.

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.

Set Your Child's Expectations for the Holidays Now

Payton Johnson

9 min

Set Your Child's Expectations for the Holidays Now

Large companies like Target are warning shoppers to shop now so they can get what they need. What if that won't work for your family?

PA's Mental Health Consent Law is Being Misinterpreted

Payton Johnson

6 min

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."

Payton Johnson

8 min

Let's Talk About Bullying

"I think it was third grade when I started to notice that it wasn't so funny anymore. It wasn't just kids being kids joking around.

Getting an ADHD Diagnosis in Your 30's; Parents' Mental Health Matters Too.

Payton Johnson

6 min

Getting an ADHD Diagnosis in Your 30's; Parents' Mental Health Matters Too.

During math class, I would talk and joke until I heard 'MR. JOHNSON' yelled across the room, and then I'd do it again the next day."

My Child Told Me They Need Help; Now What?

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

The IEP Bootcamp Has Your Back!

You Never Stop Being a Parent; Transitioning to Raising Adult Children

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

Raising a Black Child in Today's Society

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

6 min

Happy National Caregivers' Month!

#papafa #selfcare #nationalcaregiversmonth "Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel." This quote from self-care...

Thank You For an Inspiring First 2 Years!

Payton Johnson

6 min

Thank You For an Inspiring First 2 Years!

To wrap up our birthday month and kick off our third year we want to look back at what has had the biggest impact on our families.

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