US Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Mental Health for Parents
Being a parent has always been difficult, but the complexities of parenting in our modern world have reached a tipping point where parents are significantly more likely to experience mental health challenges compared to those without children. The crisis is a national concern – with the U.S. Surgeon General issuing an advisory last August on […]
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
Launched in 2006 by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, National Bullying Prevention Month takes place every October with the goal of raising awareness, promoting kindness and inclusion, and educating parents, teachers, and communities about the serious impact of bullying. How do children become bullies? How can we prevent it from happening? What can we do […]
Fun Calming Activities for Kids
Helping children deal with mental health issues can be stressful, especially if you don’t have the means to afford professional guidance. Luckily, there are a lot of ways to help kids to stay calm and become more centered at home – and many of these activities don’t cost a penny! Here are 10 fantastic calm-down […]
Show Your Love: Refer a Child in Need
Making the decision to refer a child in need for clinical or preventative services can be difficult, but having the courage to be their voice can make all the difference in the world. Children won’t always ask for help, or they may be unaware that help is available, or that they need it. Thompson makes […]
Friends of the Children – Charlotte help bring positive changes to Jaxson and his family
Jaxson loves being active, especially playing frisbee, soccer, and Fortnite. At school, he is performing at grade level but not reaching his full potential…he is easily distracted and often disrupts the class with emotional outbursts. This disruptive behavior also continues at home where he bullies his siblings and acts out if he can’t get his […]
Family Centered Treatment helped Tristan to continue living at home
Tristan has the biggest heart. He can be bubbly, fun, and likes to be his own type of stand up comedian. Tristan is the oldest of five siblings, living at home with his mom. He has witnessed domestic violence between his mom and her partners. He struggles with depression, has diagnoses of Disruptive Mood Dysregulation […]