How Service Providers Can Make Latinx Families Feel Welcome and Heard
"When you see a provider you do not want to be judged, you want to be understood."
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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
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
6 min read
The Importance of Crafting and Sharing Your Story
This week we wanted to dive deeper into how you can craft your story to advocate for your child, and just how impactful that story can...
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
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
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
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
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
Parent Leadership Series: Faith and Mental Health
"Get honest. If needed encourage people to talk to someone they trust," says local parent leader and pastor.
Payton Johnson
5 min read
Parent Leadership Series: Substance Abuse Disorders
"The last time I saw my son was on Mother's Day in 2018. He died a month later," said mother of three Kristen Grebey.
Payton Johnson
5 min read
Parent Leadership Series: Supporting My Non-binary Child and the LGBTQ+ Community as a Whole
Brown never once said that she was a leader but to us at PA Parent and Family Alliance, it was clear that she clearly fits the bill.
Payton Johnson
6 min read
Dealing with the Loss of a Parent
The death of a parent offers a unique kind of sadness that nobody can relate to unless they have experienced it themselves.
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
4 min read
Making Sure the Hispanic Voice Feels Welcome in Children's Mental Health
#papfa #parenthood #diversity We at PA Parent and Family Alliance want to make sure that a strong emphasis is put on diversity and...
Payton Johnson
5 min read
Early Classroom Challenges, and How to be "On the Same Team" as Your Child's Teacher
#papfa #preschool #parentteacher Every parent of a school-aged child knows just how exciting, sad, and surreal it is when your kiddos go...
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
ADHD, What You Need to Know
October is ADHD or, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Awareness Month.
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.
Payton Johnson
3 min read
First Day of School Jitters: How Parents and Teachers can Ease Transitions for Children
Preparing your child with a social, emotional, behavioral or mental health difficulty for school takes patience and some planning.
Payton Johnson
7 min read
Grassroots Movements: How to Not Only Get Started, but Keep it Going
Decoding Dyslexia is a parent-run grassroots movement. We sat down with 2 of the leaders to get their insight into how parents can organize.
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