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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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00:32:57

There's no upside to organizing

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/03/14

Children come with so much stuff! We're tempted to organize but one Parent Alliance team member has a good reason to not get organized. This week we share some tips on organizing, ideas for helping your child break down large tasks and a surprising downside and we chat a bit about chores. Have a topic you want us to address? Reach out to us at contact@paparentandfamilyalliance.orgFor one on one support at no cost to parents of children with behavior and mental health challenges in PA visit:

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00:38:51

Why is this happening?

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/03/08

When your child suddenly starts acting out at school it can really throw you for a loop. The goal is to figure out what's going on and get them back on track as quickly as possible but the process is so slow. Additionally it really takes a toll on us, a parents. We question everything we're doing. This week we unpack not only ideas on how to help our kiddos but also how to help each other as parents in the thick of things, raising children with behavior and mental health challenges.Melissa shared a

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00:32:48

Are we babying our children too much?

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/02/29

We're never quite sure if we're doing too much or too little for our children. When you're raising a child with a mental health challenge it's even harder to know. Join us for this week's episode when Tracy, Chrissy and Christina share tips they've learned for walking that line between helicopter parent and hands off parenting. We'd love to hear what challenges you're facing. Feel free to reach out at contact@paparentandfamilyalliance.org Maybe we'll talk about your challenge next!For one on one

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00:00:00

Parenting Curveballs: Real Talk on Picky Eating &...

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/02/16

In this episode of This Is Not What I Was Expecting we dive into the challenges of parenting that you won't find addressed in parenting books. From food challenges to sensory processing disorders, we discuss our children's struggles and share our experiences. Tune in to hear our tips and advice for navigating these all to frequent tricky situations. For one on one support at no cost to parents of children with behaviorand mental health challenges in PA

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00:19:24

Winter blues

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/02/08

Sometimes we wonder if anyone understands just how hard it is ... to be a parent, to be a parent of a child with a mental health challenge, to BE the child with the mental health challenge. Join Melissa, Tracy and Christina to check in and and chat about how this time of the year can be a little disheartening. 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-help Find out more about

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00:25:11

Managing your relationship with your adult children

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/02/01

The Parent Alliance offers one on one support to parents of children with behavior and mental health challenges no matter their age! Yes, you can give us a call and talk to a Family Support Partner at no cost even if your child is over 18 because, we get it. Our job as parent doesn't end just because our child becomes a legal adult. 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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00:30:09

Extended School Year services (ESY): Why you need to...

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2024/01/25

As always the team at PaTTAN has excellent resources to help us understand this service. Check them out here: https://www.pattan.net/publications/teachers-desk-reference-extended-school-year-esy/ https://www.pattan.net/videos/extended-school-year-esy/Questions an IEP team could consider regarding the need for ESY:Documented problems with working memory from assessmentsDemonstrated need for constant reinforcement over time, even during the regular instructional day/yearHistory from a previous year of

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00:30:10

How do I keep my kiddos busy over the holidays

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2023/12/21

The holiday break has started and we're already out of things to do to keep our kiddos busy! We're looking for any ideas we can find to avoid hearing the dreaded "I'm bored." Join us as we troubleshoot ideas and inspiration to help everyone enjoy winter break. 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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00:17:59

What I wish my family knew about my kiddo (holiday...

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2023/12/14

When you're raising a child who struggles with their behavior or mental health, changes in schedules, large noisy events and activities with lots of pressure are ticking timebombs. Unfortunately all those things come together to make the holiday season the most joyful and hectic time of the year. Join our team as we talk about some of the challenges we face raising our own kiddos who struggle. We'll share how we manage and hopefully give you a few ideas to try out.How do you manage over the

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00:36:49

Holiday mishaps

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2023/12/08

In the real world the holidays don't always go as planned. In the moment things can feel like a disaster but so often looking back they're some of our favorite memories. In today's podcast the Parent Alliance team shares some of their favorite mishaps and ideas for managing those holiday expectations.Help your child prepare for holiday socialization with ideas from the Understanding your child's social battery tip sheet: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/understanding-social-batteriesWhat

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00:42:06

Tough conversations

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2023/12/02

It's never easy to talk with your child about topics that are scary, awkward or safety focused. But when your child has anxiety, depression or any mental health challenge you, as a parent, can feel like you're walking a tightrope between giving them the information they need and not needlessly upsetting them. Join Melissa, Perl and Chrissy to hear how they navigate those tough parenting conversations.If you're concerned about your child's mental well being here's a tip sheet on How To Talk To Your

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00:36:37

It's so nice when we can get together

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2023/11/16

This fall the Parent Alliance team held a youth, young adult and parents conference. We learned so much we wanted to share the highlights with those who couldn't make it. Join us to catch up without having to leave your house.We won't be posting next week since it's Thanksgiving but we hope you have a nice day filled with love and peace. 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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00:32:31

It's beginning to look a lot like stress season

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2023/11/09

We shared the Parent Alliance's tip sheet for Understanding your Child's Social Battery: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/understanding-social-batteriesWe're always here to provide one on one parent peer support to parents living in PA at no cost: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/one-on-one-help 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

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00:33:26

So much anxiety

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2023/11/02

We shared the Emotional Safety Planning tip sheet. There's versions for parents, kiddos and we didn't leave out our Spanish speaking parents! There's a version for you as well. https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/emotional-safety-planIt's also never too early or too late to help our children learn some mindfulness exercises. Check out those along with morning affirmations and other quick tips for your kiddos and yourself! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/xbcaVtrY2jMYou can also check out the

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00:37:25

How's the school year going?

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2023/10/26

As the school year loses it's shine of newness a few of us got together to talk about how it's going, how we're holding up and how we hold it 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-help Find 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

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00:01:52

They'll let my child be bullied 399 times

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2023/10/22

If you live in Pennsylvania and would like to work one on one with a Parent Alliance teammate reach out to us here: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/one-on-one-help 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

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00:46:45

Bullying, ADHD, and Dyslexia. Oh my!

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2023/10/19

We talked about and shared the following resources today: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/bullying-prevention 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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00:37:24

Friendships and so much more

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2023/10/03

We talked about a lot of resources available on our website. Check out our Juvenile Justice eBook https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/juvenile-justice-ebookOther tip sheets we talked about, like the Social Battery tip sheet can be found here: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/tip-sheetsWe're still putting the finishing touches on the Friendship eBook. Visit our What's New page to see it as soon as it's published: https://www.paparentandfamilyalliance.org/what-s-new For one on one

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00:47:45

Some days are harder than others

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2023/09/26

This week we really rely on the excellent information from the PA Education Law Center (ELC) and their truancy resources: https://www.elc-pa.org/truancy/Check out the webinar the ELC did for us on the topic of Truancy. Attorney Wakelin did an excellent job of breaking down each important section of the law and clearly spelling out how schools should be working with Pennsylvania parents to help their children attend rather than punish them for missing. https://youtu.be/lzT5OVYS9aYIf you'd like to

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00:37:45

You're out of what?!

This Is Not What I Was Expecting ·

2023/09/19

Struggling to find the right medication for your child with ADHD? You're not alone. Medication shortages can have a significant impact on our children, but there are ways to manage the fallout and support them effectively. It's essential to champion the cause of children with ADHD and seek professional assistance. We share tips on how to advocate for our kiddos effectively. Now, here's where we need YOUR help! If you found these insights helpful, I would love for you to share this post with other

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