ChildBuilders

💚 Mental Health Matters All Year Long 💚

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, we hope you’ll continue reflecting on what a “good day” means for you and the children in your life. Remember, for a child, a “good day” might include:
💬 Feeling safe enough to share their feelings
😊 Hearing encouraging words from a trusted adult
❇️ Having conversations where they feel seen and heard

ChildBuilders believes every child deserves more good days—not just in May, but every day of the year. Let’s continue building a world where empathy, connection, and emotional well-being are part of everyday life.✨

🔗 Learn more about mental health on our website: https://childbuilders.org/pgmham
🟢 Visit Mental Health America: https://mhanational.org/mental-health-month/

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

At ChildBuilders, we believe one way to honor their legacy is by creating safe, supportive communities where every child can thrive. As we remember and reflect today, may we also lead with compassion, service, and care for the next generation. Our children are the future and teaching them the value of freedom, kindness, and responsibility helps shape a stronger tomorrow. 🌱🎖️

💬 As John Adams said, "Children should be educated and instructed in the principles of freedom."

🎙️ NEW episode of Building Pathways to Healthy Minds!

What if one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the freedom to fail safely?
Today, Priscilla is talking with educator and school leader Kelly Broaddus to discuss how to raise resilient kids in a world that often pressures them (and their parents) to be perfect.

✨ Topics include:
✔️ Why play is essential for learning
✔️ Helping kids build confidence and grit
✔️ Creating safe spaces for vulnerability
✔️ Letting children struggle in healthy ways
✔️ Parenting through the teen and college years

🎧 Listen Now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6BZJdVLXIN1FlbLsTTihgJ
🌐 Check out our other episodes: https://childbuilders.org/podcast/
📍Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube: Building Pathways to Healthy Minds: A ChildBuilders Podcast

🔔 Our last Parent Webinar of the season, "The Power of Feeling Understood," is this Wednesday!

📅 NEXT WEEK, don't miss our Parent Webinar, "The Power of Feeling Understood."

💚 National Prevention Week 📅

This week, we're joining SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) to highlight the power of prevention, bringing communities together to promote mental health and well-being. Prevention starts early. When children learn skills like emotional awareness, empathy, and resilience, they are better equipped to make healthy choices and navigate life’s challenges. ChildBuilders believes prevention is key to building safe, healthy, and thriving communities.

🎯 Ways you can take action this week:
✅ Start a conversation with a child about feelings and choices
✅ Model healthy coping skills
✅ Share your substance use prevention and well-being experiences with children

Together, we can build healthy communities where every child feels supported, safe, and strong.🤝

🌐 Join us by visiting: samhsa.gov/prevention-week
💡 Read our prevention article to learn more: https://childbuilders.org/PreventionEducation

🌺 Celebrate Mothers! 💐

Today, we honor the love, strength, and care that mothers bring into the lives of children every day. At ChildBuilders, we know that nurturing relationships are the foundation for a child’s emotional well-being and resilience. Whether it’s a comforting hug, a listening ear, or words of encouragement—these moments matter.

Remember to take a moment to let a mother in your life know how much she means to you. Let her know the impact she’s made! Small moments of appreciation can mean everything. 💖

🎙️ What does it really take to keep children safe in today’s world? 🤔

In this episode of Building Pathways to Healthy Minds, Priscilla sits down with Michelle Sacks, CEO of the Kailee Mills Foundation and former ChildBuilders team member, to talk about the power of prevention, connection, and communication.

💬 Michelle shares:
🟣 Why prevention must start early
🟣 How to talk to kids about safety in real-life situations
🟣 The importance of teaching assertiveness, empathy, and problem-solving
🟣 Simple ways to stay connected

Michelle's journey, from teacher to nonprofit leader, offers powerful insight and practical tools every parent and caregiver can use. 🛠️

🎧 Listen Now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5lFgEwPHrpA60cWngl32y0
🌐 Check out our other episodes: https://childbuilders.org/podcast/
📍Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube: Building Pathways to Healthy Minds: A ChildBuilders Podcast