ChildBuilders

10/21/2026

💌 A Little Inspiration in Your Inbox!

Looking for helpful parenting tips, interesting articles, and ways to support children’s mental health? The ChildBuilders monthly newsletter has you covered. Each month, discover helpful resources, catch up on our latest news and upcoming events, and find webinars and podcast episodes to inspire you.

💜 Stay informed. Feel inspired. Help children thrive. 💜
📩 Sign up today: https://childbuilders.org/organization/sign-up-form/

10/20/2026

🧠 Do you feel your child is struggling with trauma? 🍂

All families go through hard times in life, but there are ways to help heal from traumatic experiences. Join us for "Parenting Through Trauma," webinar from ChildBuilders, designed to give parents the tools they need to help their children heal, grow, and thrive.

This 🌟 FREE 🌟 workshop will help you:
🍁 Explain the impact of toxic stress on a child’s brain and mental health
🍁 Identify symptoms of toxic stress in a child
🍁 Describe strategies to reduce the impact of toxic stress on a child
🍁 Express confidence in the ability to cope with trauma in your family

📅 Wednesday, October 28, 2026
🔁 English with Spanish Interpretation
🕓 12–1 PM Central | Live on Zoom
🌐 Register now: https://childbuilders.org/ptt

10/19/2026

🌍 How can we help kids thrive in a world that’s constantly changing? 🌱

This week on Building Pathways to Healthy Minds, our host Priscilla welcomes Penny Cleveland, Head of the Wellness Counseling Program at Awty International School, for a conversation about navigating technology, social media, and life’s big transitions. Penny shares practical advice for parents on setting healthy boundaries, keeping communication open, and helping children process difficult emotions. 🤔

🎧 Listen Now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5JvJxXEEZ0q7l1X0wDk9G8
🌐 Catch up on our other episodes: https://childbuilders.org/podcast/
📍Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube: Building Pathways to Healthy Minds: A ChildBuilders Podcast

10/16/2026

🍷 Save the Date 📅

ChildBuilders' 2027 Annual Celebration & W**e Tasting is next year!

🟣 Thursday, January 28, 2027
🟣 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
🟣 The Texas W**e School in Houston, TX

🌟 Join us for an evening dedicated to celebrating the districts, schools, and educators who champion the well-being of children and families. Together, we’ll recognize their impact, celebrate our shared achievements, and raise support for ChildBuilders’ mission to promote mental health, prevent abuse, and empower children, parents, and educators.

🎟️ Stay tuned for more details.
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10/13/2026

📢 TOMORROW 📢

🤔 Worried About Your Child's Mental Health? We Can Help! 👍

Later this month, ChildBuilders is presenting "You’ve Got This: Parenting And Children’s Mental Health." In this FREE session, offered in English with Spanish interpretation, participants can learn about signs and symptoms of mental health concerns in children and discuss 3 strategies for helping children who may be developing mental health issues.

✨ You'll learn to:
✅️ Distinguish between typical childhood behavior and symptoms of a possible mental health issue
✅️ How to seek help if you are concerned about your child’s mental health
✅️ Express confidence in understanding your child’s mental health

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
🔁 English with Spanish Interpretation
🕓 12–1 PM Central | Live on Zoom
🌐 Register now: https://childbuilders.org/mhp

10/12/2026

💝 "Love is the Answer" ⭐

In this powerful moment from last week's episode of Building Pathways to Healthy Minds, Tim Frost reminds us that a diagnosis doesn’t define a child’s future. What matters most is love, support, and being there through the hard moments. When you’re not sure what to do, follow love. As Tim says, “Being a father is just loving well.” 👨👑

🎧 Listen to Tim's full podcast episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4n20WBMo2WGR02E54o8ppF
📍 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube: Building Pathways to Healthy Minds: A ChildBuilders Podcast

10/10/2026

🗣 Real Voices, Real Change 💫

Today is World Mental Health Day, and we’re reminded that every voice matters, especially when it comes to mental health. This year's theme from the World Health Organization is "lived experiences heard: real voices, real change." Listening to people with lived experiences (PWLE) helps us better understand what children, families, and communities need to feel supported and understood.
At ChildBuilders, we teach children the skills they need to build healthy minds and relationships, including: listening, empathy, emotional awareness, and respectful communication. When children learn to listen to and understand one another, they help create communities where everyone feels heard and valued. 🧠

So today, and always, let's:
👂Listen with compassion
👂Learn from each other
👂Make others feel valued

🌐 Visit the World Health Organization to learn more: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2026

10/08/2026

🧠 How To Practice Emotional Awareness 🎭

October is Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month and the word of the year is "Discernment"— the ability to slow down, think clearly, recognize emotions, evaluate information, and make thoughtful choices. Taking a moment to pause before reacting, check the facts, and notice our emotions can help us make healthier and wiser decisions.
At ChildBuilders, we believe emotional intelligence is a skill we can all continue to develop. When adults practice listening, empathy, emotional awareness, and thoughtful decision-making, we also model these important skills for the children in our lives. 💜

This month, ask yourself:
🧐 Am I reacting or responding?
🧐 What am I feeling right now?
🧐 Do I have all the information?

10/07/2026

🤔 Worried About Your Child's Mental Health? We Can Help! 👍

Later this month, ChildBuilders is presenting "You’ve Got This: Parenting And Children’s Mental Health." In this FREE session, offered in English with Spanish interpretation, participants can learn about signs and symptoms of mental health concerns in children and discuss 3 strategies for helping children who may be developing mental health issues.

✨ You'll learn to:
✅️ Distinguish between typical childhood behavior and symptoms of a possible mental health issue
✅️ How to seek help if you are concerned about your child’s mental health
✅️ Express confidence in understanding your child’s mental health

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
🔁 English with Spanish Interpretation
🕓 12–1 PM Central | Live on Zoom
🌐 Register now: https://childbuilders.org/mhp

10/05/2026

💖 Show Teachers Some Love! 👩‍🏫

On this World Teacher's Day, ChildBuilders wants to celebrate our powerful and important educators. Teachers do so much more than teach: they encourage, listen, support, and help children feel safe, confident, and capable. And these days, educators need our support and consideration more than ever. Today, let’s show the educators in our lives some extra love and appreciation!

📝 So, to all the teachers helping children learn, grow, and thrive — thank you for all that you do. 💜