Mental health is important at every stage of life. The early years are the best time for parents & caregivers to start building a child’s mental health.

Recognizing good behavior is a powerful tool that parents can use to promote and reinforce good behavior.

Encouragement, or positive reinforcement, helps parents teach their children what behaviors are expected and appropriate.

Goal setting can be used to define desired outcomes and assist parents and caregivers in defining his or her parenting vision and purpose.

If your child or teen has been expressing behavioral issues, utilizing counselors in your youth’s school or faith-based community is a great place to start.

Is your child’s behavior typical? Do you praise your child far more frequently than you discipline him or her? Learn how to address challenging behaviors.

Growing up, Theron’s everyday life was affected by her father’s alcoholism. Her mother has inspired her to heal and move on from her traumatic childhood.