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...
By Casey Lane, InternIt can be an especially vulnerable, scary, and confusing time when you suspect or know that you need to seek mental or behavioral health for your child. Where do you even begin? CrisisIf your child is currently experiencing or at risk of experiencing a mental health crisis -...
Parenthood is a journey filled with joy, love, and countless rewarding moments. However, being a parent also comes with its fair share of challenges. Balancing the demands of parenting, work, and personal life can be overwhelming, often leaving parents feeling drained and neglecting their own well-being. In the midst of...
As 2023 comes to a close, it’s important to look back personally, professionally, organizationally, and as a community to reflect on goals that were accomplished, challenges that were overcome, and areas to continue working towards in the new year. Over the past year, Face It Movement has continued to advocate...
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...
National Play with Dad Day is coming up on November 25th! This day is dedicated to encouraging fathers to take a more active role in their children’s lives and spend the day connecting with their children in various activities. This is the day for you to plan some fun activities...
November is a special month for families as it's not only the season of gratitude but it also marks the celebration of National Family Literacy Month. Parents hear all the time about the importance of reading – this month we are emphasizing just how important the family is in reading.The...
October is National Substance Use Prevention Month, and the unfortunate reality of today is most people know someone struggling with addiction. Whether it’s your friend, colleague, cousin, sibling, mother or child, many of us have been affected by substance abuse. This year, the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy released a...