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This Is Not What I Was Expecting

Parent Alliance

As moms who have watched our children struggle with their behavior or mental health, we remember so often feeling alone. If you’ve ever felt the same way—you’ve come to the right place! We are the people who get it. We know that parenting is not what you expected and may be a very different experience than your family and friends are having. Every other week our group of moms gather to share our stories, tips, and insights on managing the unique challenges that come with parenting our kiddos. From

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00:39:01

From Meal Planning to Meltdowns: Tackling Decision...

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/11/14

We talked about the book and cards called Fair Play Life. If you check it out let us know what you think. For one on one support at no cost to parents of children with behavior and mental health challenges in PA visit: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/one-on-one-helpFind out more about the PA Parent and Family Alliance and how you can support our work at https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/To access any tip sheets and booklets we talk about visit:

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00:39:09

Running on Empty: Finding Space for Yourself as a Parent

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2024/10/31

Parenting doesn’t come with a roadmap, but sometimes it does come with wax in the drain and a pumpkin patch meltdown! Join us as we get real about juggling our own needs with the chaos of family life, from unexpected “kid experiments” to the stress of spirit days, Halloween costumes, and daily demands. We’ll talk about how we’re learning to protect our energy, embrace imperfect moments, and why showing our kids what self-care looks like can be just as valuable as any life lesson.For one on one

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00:37:11

Heart over DNA: Mental Health Journeys for Non-Bio...

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/10/18

Have you met Julia yet? You'll love her just as much as we do as she takes her first turn hosting this week's podcast! Julia leads our group of moms through a deep dive into the unique journey of raising and supporting children who aren't biologically ours. Whether you're an adoptive parent, foster parent, step-parent, or legal guardian, this episode is for you. Parenting non-bio kids comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to navigating mental health. From dealing with trauma

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00:26:51

A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/09/26

All it takes is 1 person to roll their eyes or smirk and just like that a difficult situation gets even worse. If you've been there, in public while your kiddo is melting down, you've seen that look and know that feeling. However, there are times when strangers’ simple acts of kindness in the middle of our chaos make such a difference just when it matters most.Today our team shares those moments when the kindness of a stranger made a difference. If you need your faith in humanity restored, we invite

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00:29:25

Things We No Longer Do

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/09/05

After decades of advocacy work between us all here's a list of the things we'll no longer do as parent raising kiddos with mental health challenges and just parenting in general. We'd love to hear what's on your list! Share your list in the comments. For one on one support at no cost to parents of children with behavior and mental health challenges in PA visit: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/one-on-one-helpFind out more about the PA Parent and Family Alliance and how you can support our

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00:45:09

How Can I Manage It All

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/08/29

As parents we're expected to keep everything moving, on time, while ensuring everyone is safe and taken care of. But how can we balance everyone's needs as well as our own? This week join Melissa, Tracy and Perl as they share the challenges and their tips for keeping all the balls up in the air, while tending to children's and their own mental wellness. For one on one support at no cost to parents of children with behavior and mental health challenges in PA visit:

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00:30:26

Parenting with a mental health challenge

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/08/22

Raising a child who has a behavior or mental health challenge is hard enough but if you're doing it and have a challenge of your own, it's extra hard. On this week's episode we talk about our own challenges and share our tips and tricks for managing. Sometimes it's nice to know that we have a community of friends who get it.For one on one support at no cost to parents of children with behavior and mental health challenges in PA visit: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/one-on-one-helpFind

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00:28:50

Is it time to make dinner, again?!

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/08/15

Here we are deep into summer and our kids are eating us out of house and home! We're doing our best to keep them busy and enriched all while working a demanding job, from home. Who else can relate? Join us this week as Tracy, Melissa and Chrissy talk about snack deficits, how hard it is teaching our kids about how money works and 504 plans for the upcoming school year. For one on one support at no cost to parents of children with behavior and mental health challenges in PA visit:

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00:34:44

Back to School Prep

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/08/08

We're sorry to be the ones to bring it up but our kiddos will be going back to school shortly so our group of moms got together to share some tips and tricks that can help make back to school manageable. For one on one support at no cost to parents of children with behavior and mental health challenges in PA visit: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/one-on-one-helpFind out more about the PA Parent and Family Alliance and how you can support our work at

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00:28:12

It's OK to not be the popular parent

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/08/01

Do you feel like you're the only parent who says "No" or has rules for your child? Well this week Melissa is here to tell you that you're not alone! Our parents, Tracy, Perl, and Christina, talk about the limits and rules they insist on for their children and how they're fine not being their child's friend. At least until they get older. If you feel like you're the "bad guy" never letting your child have any fun, this week's podcast is for you!For one on one support at no cost to parents of

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00:30:27

Who has time to be bored?

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2024/07/25

How many times have you heard, "I'm bored" already this summer? If Perl or Tracy hear that phrase again they may just blow their tops. This week our ladies share how they're managing to keep everyone in their family on track and having fun during the dog days of summer.For one on one support at no cost to parents of children with behavior and mental health challenges in PA visit: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/one-on-one-helpFind out more about the PA Parent and Family Alliance and how

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00:34:01

What happens after high school?

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/06/20

One day they're toddlers and getting into everything and the next they're teens who you only see when they emerge to visit the fridge. They grow up so fast that it's never too early to start thinking about what's going to happen once they leave high school. Join Chrissy, Tracy, Perl and Christina to talk about what you should think about now, before your child with behavior or mental health challenges turns 18.For one on one support at no cost to parents of children with behaviorand mental health

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00:26:16

A funny thing happened

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/06/13

This week we completely forget our planned topic and instead ended up talking about our summer plans compared to our Gen X and Millennial childhoods. From formerly fully stocked fridges to drinking out of the hose, this behind the scenes episode let's you see what happens before we hit record. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the chaos as we take you on a journey through the unplanned but always entertaining world of parenting through chaos.For one on one support at no cost to parents of children

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00:27:24

What mom's really want for Mother's Day

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/05/18

This week our moms talk about the challenges and mental load that comes with motherhood. It takes a team to help raise a child who has a mental health challenge and that team includes not only family but bosses and coworkers and the community.For one on one support at no cost to parents of children with behavior and mental health challenges in PA visit: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/one-on-one-helpFind out more about the PA Parent and Family Alliance and how you can support our work at

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00:30:02

Why Is My Child Behaving This Way?

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/05/01

Did you know a child with ADHD may have trouble falling or staying asleep? Did you know that children with physical disabilities can have mental health challenges too? Join Tracy, Perl and Christina to talk about some of the surprising things they've learned as parents of children with mental health challenges and bust some of the myths you may have heard. For one on one support at no cost to parents of children with behavior and mental health challenges in PA visit:

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00:36:02

So many fights

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/04/26

For parents raising children with behavior and mental health (and other) challenges it feels like we spend so much time fighting. Fighting our insurance company to provide the treatments our children need. Fighting the school to help our children. Fighting the doctors to actually listen to all of our child's symptoms and what we've already tried. Sometimes we ask ourselves, "Is it worth it?" Join Tracy, Melissa, Perl and Chrissy to get their take on that question and find out what keeps them going

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00:27:23

Can my child say no to mental health treatment

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/04/19

This week we have a full house to talk about PA's law regarding mental health consent. So many parents reach out to ask if their children can refuse mental health treatment once they turn 14. The answer to that is an emphatic No. Act 65 of 2020 allows children to consent to mental health treatment on their own once they turn 14 but it definitely does not allow them to refuse necessary help. Get more details here: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/mental-health-faqFor one on one support at

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00:40:14

Parental Guilt

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/04/08

If you've ever lost it because you had to ask your child 14 times to bring their laundry down from their room or felt like a bad parent because you medicated your child or didn't medicate your child, you're not alone. As parents of children with mental health or behavioral challenges we can find a lot to beat ourselves up over. Join Melissa, Tracy and Christina as they tackle parent guilt and share some ideas on how to let it go.For one on one support at no cost to parents of children with behavior

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00:25:30

No break for you!

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/03/28

It school break and while our kiddos may be thrilled as working parents break time means double duty for us. If you feel like your world is absolute chaos you're not alone! Join Chrissy, Jill, Melissa and Christina as we wade through the sea of anarchy together.For one on one support at no cost to parents of children with behavior and mental health challenges in PA visit: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/one-on-one-helpFind out more about the PA Parent and Family Alliance and how you can

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00:20:53

Why doesn't my insurance cover what my child needs

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/03/21

It's not unusual for parents to be told that their health insurance won't pay for their child's mental health treatment. That can leave a parent in a tough spot trying to cover the costs out of pocket or even worse forgoing the necessary treatment. No need to panic! Today we're talking about how you can get insurance that will cover the therapies your child needs at no cost to you, no matter your income. That's right, we're talking about PH 95! Join Melissa and Christina to get the information you

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