02 May Joys of Parenting

Posted at 12:56h in Child Abuse Prevention Month, Parent Perspective, Parenting, Positive Parenting, Strengthening Families

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...

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24 Apr Finding mental health support for your child -here’s how to go about it

Posted at 11:09h in Child Abuse Prevention, Child Abuse Prevention Month, In The Community, Parenting, Strengthening Families

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 -...

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28 Mar Honoring Social Work Month: The Heart of Trauma-Informed Care

Posted at 16:22h in In The Community, Strengthening Families

Originally published by our partners at The Bounce Coalition.As March rolls in, it brings with it a significant celebration for an essential profession: social work. March is Social Work Month, a time to honor and recognize the tireless efforts of social workers who dedicate their lives to helping others navigate through...

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06 Feb Nurturing the Nurturers: A Guide to Self-Care and Self-Preservation for Parents

Posted at 16:25h in Parenting, Positive Parenting, Strengthening Families

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...

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28 Dec That’s a wrap on 2023!

Posted at 12:39h in Parenting, Policy, Positive Parenting, Strengthening Families

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...

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21 Nov National Play with Dad Day

Posted at 21:39h in Parenting, Positive Parenting, Strengthening Families

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...

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07 Nov Celebrating National Family Literacy Month: Empowering Generations through Reading

Posted at 15:13h in In The Community, Parenting, Strengthening Families

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...

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26 Oct October is National Substance Use Prevention Month

Posted at 10:38h in Child Abuse Prevention, In The Community, Parenting, Positive Parenting, Strengthening Families

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...

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28 Sep Reflections from PCAA National Conference

Posted at 11:33h in Child Abuse Prevention, Strengthening Families

My Name Is Damareus Jackson-Martin but I go by DJ for short. I've been a part of the truth telling circles for a few months and maybe one of the greatest things I did this year was be a part of this work. Last month, I, along with a few...

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21 Sep National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Posted at 14:25h in In The Community, Parent Perspective, Parenting, Strengthening Families, Uncategorized

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...

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