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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.

Why Are Social Events Hard For My Child?

Payton Johnson

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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

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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.

The Philadelphia Eagles and Mental Health

Payton Johnson

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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.

What Is A Family Support Partner And How Can They Help My Family?

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

My Child is Being Bullied - How Can I Help Them?

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."

How Do I Help My Child with Moving Anxiety?

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...

Supporting Your Adult Child Who Doesn't Live at Home

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.

Think About Graduation Now, and Thank Yourself Later

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 ...

Exploring Bipolar Disorder From a First-Hand Perspective

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.”

"You're Not My Parent, I Don't Have to Listen to You"

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.

PA's Mental Health Consent Law is Being Misinterpreted

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."

Dyslexia and Its Impact On a Child's Mental Health

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.

Learning Disabilities Impact Far More Than The Classroom.

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.

My Child Told Me They Need Help; Now What?

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!

Bullying; How to Talk About it, How to Put a Stop to it, and How to Protect Their Mental Health

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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