At-home practices to help improve your child’s mental health
Did you know there are steps you can put in place to help your child's mental health? Read this article to learn more.
Signs to Watch For in Child’s Mental Health
We know the signs to look for when our child is physically sick. But when it comes to their mental health it's not always as clear. Here are some things to look for when checking your child's mental health. Click here to read more.
Facing Burnout – Why I Need to Briefly Step Away
I am Facing Burnout. For many years I have been advising parents of children with mental health challenges to take care of themselves. Self-care is critical. How can you take care of someone else when you can't take care of yourself? It is now time that I follow my own advice. For over 4 years [...]
#TipTuesday – Teens Starting School
#Tip Tuesday - Teens Starting School Many teens are starting school this week. Every year, the beginning of the school year can bring about anxiety in your child, but this year has been especially hard. Suicide rates among teens are highest at the start of school, during finals, and at the end of the school [...]
Tip Tuesday – Creating Structure and Routines
Creating Structure and Routines #TipTuesday Every Tuesday we will be sharing a new parenting tip. So don't forget to subscribe to our social media pages to be alerted every Tuesday! Links can be found below. When you have a special needs child, it is especially important to create structure and routines. Routines build safety and [...]
5 Ways to Reduce Anxiety during Covid-19
We are living in unprecedented times. Many are feeling anxious and alone. These times may be especially trying for someone with a mental health condition. Please remember to check in on each other and spread messages of hope. At JEM, we are worried that we aren’t speaking enough about the importance of mental health during [...]
Not My Child, Not My Kid
Working on a new parent brochure I recently called a local high school asking what some of their biggest challenges were with regards to parents and their child's mental health. We are focused on health insurance equality so we knew access to care would be an issue, but one of their biggest issues was dismaying [...]
Don’t Forget Us
When we think of suicide loss we naturally think of friends and family, but there is another group of people that need our support: first responders. Suicide rates for first responders are 20% higher than the general public. More die by suicide than in the line of duty. Many believe PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) [...]
Counting my Blessings
Yesterday was my 3rd wedding anniversary. I was reflecting on how blessed I am to have my husband, especially after all we have been through. Almost 3 years ago I lost my son Jake to suicide. Ben was a great stepfather and had been in my son's life for several years. The loss has devastated [...]
Do our Schools Really Have a Zero Tolerance Policy?
Too long have schools and society ignored bullying. In many ways society has encouraged it. Going so far as to tell a young girl that if a boy hits them it is because they like them. What message does that send to young girls and boys? That it is ok to hurt someone because you [...]