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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

5 min read

Our Teenage Girls Are Struggling

30% of the teenage girls surveyed said that they seriously considered dying by suicide.

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

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."

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.

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.”

Parenting With a Mental Health Challenge

Payton Johnson

4 min read

Parenting With a Mental Health Challenge

"I would start to cry and cry because I knew it was coming, and I had no power over it."

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.

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.

How One Mother is Using Her Lived Experiences to Spread Suicide Awareness

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.

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