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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
4 min read
Why Are Social Events Hard For My Child?
Use these tips and resources to help your child navigate their next social event successfully, while showing them that you are on their team
Payton Johnson
1 min read
Helping My Child Make Friends
A child who struggles with their mental health may also struggle to make friends - which only adds to the challenges they are facing.
Payton Johnson
6 min read
Dealing with Parental Isolation
"You're struggling, your kid is struggling, and you feel like you're the broken ones. Like; 'What did I do wrong with parenting?
Payton Johnson
5 min read
Reinventing Mother's Day
Parenting is the hardest job in the world, and it is only made that much more challenging when your child struggles with their mental health
Payton Johnson
4 min read
Self Harm and Parental Guilt
"I didn't want to address it. I wanted to believe it was the cat just like she told me it was. She was perfect, she was my easy kid...
Payton Johnson
5 min read
Our Teenage Girls Are Struggling
30% of the teenage girls surveyed said that they seriously considered dying by suicide.
Payton Johnson
5 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
2 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
8 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
6 min read
Why do My Kids Resent Each Other?
Exploring sibling dynamics as children and whether or not they experienced any resentment because their sister required extra attention.
Payton Johnson
2 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.
Payton Johnson
7 min read
Bullying; How to Talk About it, How to Put a Stop to it, and How to Protect Their Mental Health
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
Payton Johnson
6 min read
Love Letters from Mom; A Path to Sobriety and Happiness
"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 Emme.
Payton Johnson
5 min read
The Longstanding Impact of Bullying
"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
Payton Johnson
5 min read
Sibling Resentment; How to Deal with it and How to Prevent it in the First Place
What makes parenting even harder? Your children not getting along with one another. Here's one sisters experience and suggestions.
Payton Johnson
5 min read
My Family is Not "Broken", and Neither is Yours
"To me, the saddest thought was having two separate Christmases, and birthdays but actually that turned out to be not so bad,"
Payton Johnson
5 min read
Single Parenthood; You've Got This, and You're not Alone
The word "family" in PA Parent and Family Alliance acknowledges that families come in many shapes and sizes
Payton Johnson
4 min read
Being a "Dad" For Your Child, Not Just a "Father"
When asked about a father's anxiety about their child's behavioral health challenges, Fleming wanted to reinforce one thing; "it's normal".
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