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Supporting parents of children with mental health challenges to be their child's best advocate
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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
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
Our Teenage Girls Are Struggling
30% of the teenage girls surveyed said that they seriously considered dying by suicide.
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
8 min read
What Is A Family Support Partner And How Can They Help My Family?
Do you feel like yours is the only family with so much drama? If so a Family Support Partner (FSP) may be just what you need in your corner
Payton Johnson
4 min read
What is an Emotional Safety Plan?
You are your least rational when things are very stressful. At the moment where tensions are high, it is hard to think "Okay, I am stressed
Payton Johnson
8 min read
My Child is Being Bullied - How Can I Help Them?
"If you don't have a child who is being bullied it is almost impossible to completely understand how painful it is for those parents."
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
5 min read
Don't Be a Part of Bi-Erasure
A lot of people disregard bisexual people because they think that it is almost unfair and that we just want to have all the options...
Payton Johnson
7 min read
Supporting Your Adult Child Who Doesn't Live at Home
Remember, not every check in needs to be serious! Send them a funny video, meme, or post that you came across that made you think of them.
Payton Johnson
2 min read
Think About Graduation Now, and Thank Yourself Later
If your child is in the class of 2022 the idea of graduation may be causing you some (or a lot of) anxiety. For many parents raising ...
Payton Johnson
7 min read
Exploring Bipolar Disorder From a First-Hand Perspective
Let’s not use the phrase “I am bipolar.” That label can be heavy. Instead, let’s use the phrase, “I am someone who has bipolar tendencies.”
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
6 min read
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
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
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 read
The IEP Bootcamp Has Your Back!
Sign up for 4 weeks of tips to help prepare your child for this upcoming school year.
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
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