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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

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

Parental Self-Care: Making Yourself a Priority Amidst Chaos

Payton Johnson

6 min read

Parental Self-Care: Making Yourself a Priority Amidst Chaos

Parental self-care helps you, your children, your partner, and your overall family dynamic. It's not selfish - we promise.

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

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.

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

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

Celebrating Stay at Home Dads

"There were so many pros and some strong cons; I had no Sunday night blues but after a while I had no excitement on a Friday night, every...

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.

How Does Your Relationship Change When Your Child Turns 18?

Payton Johnson

8 min read

How Does Your Relationship Change When Your Child Turns 18?

Look at your relationship with your adult child in a different way than you did before. "You are going from being a supervisor to a co-work

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...

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