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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 [...]

By |2020-08-04T09:12:13-07:00August 4th, 2020|

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 [...]

By |2019-09-01T11:47:43-07:00September 1st, 2019|

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 [...]

By |2018-10-20T19:49:17-07:00October 20th, 2018|

My Journey – An Awareness Story by Chandra Dorsett

Suicide awareness month is upon us. During this month we share with others and encourage them to reach out. I have felt compelled to share my story. Perhaps you will read about me and see yourself. Or you will see a friend, a loved one, a co-worker who needs your help. My hope is that [...]

By |2021-08-10T14:30:02-07:00September 14th, 2018|

Did Medication Kill My Son?

Unfortunately, I will never know whether the medication I put my son on for depression and anxiety played a part in his suicide. He died January 11 of 2016. The day all my nightmares came to life. Jake struggled with mental Illness practically his entire life. We had been dealing with violent outbursts since he was [...]

By |2021-08-10T14:29:13-07:00March 17th, 2018|

What I Have Learned From the Death Of My Son: A Letter To Grieving Parents.

I believe losing a child is the most brutal loss there is, but I hope what I have learned from the death of my son can help you in some small way. To the parents reading this who have lost a child, I wish I could hug you and make the pain go away, but [...]

By |2024-04-01T09:39:21-07:00September 27th, 2017|

To the Parents of the Child that is Gay or Transgender: Your Reaction Matters!

Imagine your son or daughter comes home. They sit you down and they tell you they are gay or transgender; what is your reaction? How do you respond? Do you believe they are evil, that they are being deceived by the devil, that they are a sinner? Do you love and accept them, and tell [...]

By |2021-08-10T14:28:22-07:00August 4th, 2017|

When your child needs a 504 or an IEP

Children struggling with mental illness face many challenges. Sometimes the pressures of school can create additional issues and put more pressure on your teen. For teens struggling with mental illness, the pressure can be immense. Just getting out of bed can be a battle. Some children may feel overwhelmed when faced with a test, others [...]

By |2021-08-10T14:28:12-07:00May 22nd, 2017|

To the mom of the child struggling with mental illness: you are NOT failing

Let's face it, being a parent is hard work. It's probably the hardest job you will ever have. Adding special needs to parenting can make it seem almost impossible. To the mother facing that challenge I have a message: you are not failing, nor are you a failure. I remember days when my son Jake [...]

By |2021-08-10T14:27:58-07:00April 24th, 2017|
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