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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
6 min read
Happy National Caregivers' Month!
#papafa #selfcare #nationalcaregiversmonth "Self-care is not selfish. You cannot serve from an empty vessel." This quote from self-care...
Payton Johnson
5 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
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
How One Mother is Using Her Lived Experiences to Spread Suicide Awareness
Hear her story about how suicide has impacted her family and how she actively works to spread awareness about the topic.
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
How Important a Loving Home is to LGBTQIA+ Youth
#papafa #LGBTQIA #pridemonth #mentalhealthawareness #support "One day you will find your people, who will be there for you and understand...
Payton Johnson
5 min read
Continuing the Conversation
Talking about race can be uncomfortable. But as both Flemming and Jackson mentioned; we cannot let that stop us from talking about it.
Payton Johnson
5 min read
Selecting the Right Residential Treatment Facility for Your Child
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.
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
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".
Payton Johnson
5 min read
Youth Sports Benefits: How to Ensure Your Child Wins the Important Stuff
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.
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