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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.
Payton Johnson
5 min read
Is ADHD in Girls Different?
ADHD in girls can look different, and often goes under-diagnosed.
Payton Johnson
6 min read
Getting an ADHD Diagnosis in Your 30's; Parents' Mental Health Matters Too.
YES ADHD is a mental health challenge and it is never too late for you to prioritize your own mental health.
Payton Johnson
9 min read
Ask an Expert - Bipolar Disorder
We sat down with Dr. Benjamin Goldstein to ask him some of the most common questions we hear from parents about Bipolar Disorder.
Payton Johnson
7 min read
Let's Talk About Disordered Eating
Very quickly and without even realizing it it turned into an obsession. Obsession over the numbers, obsession with exercise.
Payton Johnson
4 min read
The Philadelphia Eagles and Mental Health
Nobody is immune to mental health challenges - not even the biggest, most popular, and highest paid athletes in the world.
Payton Johnson
7 min read
How can Learning and Attention Issues Impact a Child's Mental Health?
You may be surprised at just how common this challenge is 1 in 5 U.S. children have a learning and attention issue.
Payton Johnson
6 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
4 min read
Exploring Agoraphobia
Most families and parents I work with tell me about how their children misbehave, but with Autumn it was just utter sadness...
Payton Johnson
7 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
6 min read
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
5 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
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
Bipolar Disorder; What it is and How to be a Part of Ending the Stigma
It's World Bipolar Day. Learn more about the diagnosis 10 million Americans live with.
Payton Johnson
4 min read
ADHD, What You Need to Know
October is ADHD or, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Awareness Month.
Payton Johnson
4 min read
Signs that your Child Might Struggle with an Eating Disorder
#papfa #neda The never-ending pressure of fitting into society's idea of "beauty" has put massive pressure on young people. At every turn...
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