by Rickey GreenI will never forget the day I reviewed my youngest child, Kendall's, 5th-grade school project. One particular answer struck me so deeply that I had to sit down, overwhelmed by emotion. Today, I'm happily married to Alycia, the most amazing woman I've ever known. She is the epitome of...
By Kayla Harmon, KY SEAT member A common misconception is that grief only applies after the death of someone. But this is not true. Grief occurs with any loss. For parents with child-welfare system involvement, this loss can show up during many stages of the process. Just an investigation alone is a...
By Krystal Abreu After the passing of my mother to cancer when I was 10 years old, I remember thinking about how I wanted to have a daughter of my own some day. I craved to know what it would be like to have a genuine mother-daughter relationship. When I was...
Throughout Child Abuse Prevention Month, we highlighted positive childhood experiences and the highs and lows of parenting. We encouraged families to share their stories of a memory that stuck with them, parenting ups and down, a moment when they were a "good enough parent," or a memory from childhood, in...
It’s that time of year again: the days of cookie-baking, holiday movies, festive pajamas, and trying to find the best deals online. As the parent of a toddler who is finally more aware of all that the holiday season brings, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and...
Joseph Bargione, PhD School Psychologist Bounce Executive Committee Member and Trainer Member of Louisville Health Advisory Board and Suicide Fatality Review Committee As our students settle into a new school year it is important to know that many of them continue to struggle with mental health issues, with one being suicidal...
I can't be the only parent out there who is constantly riddled with mom (or dad) guilt. With three kids 6 and under including twins, kiddos with special needs, and a toddler, I'm just not sure at the end of the day if I always get it right. But, for...
Remember when you took your first child home? I do. My daughter was over two months premature and was the tiniest human I had ever held. I had no experience with raising a human, really, I was doing good to just take care of myself! I thought I was prepared,...
In a world where children are exposed to various situations, nurturing empathy and a sense of responsibility is crucial. August is Bystander Awareness Month and offers a prime opportunity for parents to engage their children in conversations about standing up against bullying and injustice. Let's explore the significance of this...
The start of a new school year can mean going back to childcare programs or preschool after a long break, or attending a program for the first time. This often brings lots of changes, new routines, and meeting new people. You and your child may be approaching this major milestone...