PARC - Parent Aid Resource Center

This can be a hard time of the year for a lot of people. If you or anyone you know is contemplating su***de, please call the Hotline 800-273-TALK (8255).

A simple copy and paste might save someone's life. Would 3 of our Facebook friends please copy this post? 💖

We will miss you but look forward to honoring you as well. Stay tuned for the upcoming announcement next Sunday!

The gift of a life-long musician With the passing of renowned musician Marshall Turkin, his sons—Brad, Scott and Troy Turkin—wanted to find a fitting new home for the special...

You have to love Piglet..tomorrow will be better!

"Today was a Difficult Day," said Pooh.

There was a pause.

"Do you want to talk about it?" asked Piglet.

"No," said Pooh after a bit. "No, I don't think I do."

"That's okay," said Piglet, and he came and sat beside his friend.

"What are you doing?" asked Pooh.

"Nothing, really," said Piglet. "Only, I know what Difficult Days are like. I quite often don't feel like talking about it on my Difficult Days either.

"But goodness," continued Piglet, "Difficult Days are so much easier when you know you've got someone there for you. And I'll always be here for you, Pooh."

And as Pooh sat there, working through in his head his Difficult Day, while the solid, reliable Piglet sat next to him quietly, swinging his little legs...he thought that his best friend had never been more right."
A.A. Milne

Sending thoughts to those having a Difficult Day today and hope you have your own Piglet to sit beside you

We are so glad to hear that some states are taking this serious. Today may be Mental Health Day in the United States but it should be everyday that our kids get the help they need.

If you would like to see a few facts on this day or support in some way....click this link:

https://conta.cc/3VfgNjy

More states are allowing children to take mental health days — The Washington Post Such issues are being recognized as legitimate reasons to miss school, along with sore throats, colds and tummy aches.

https://conta.cc/3SPcbPw

Mental Health Aid for Children Just Need Support     Less than 2 days until World Mental Health Day   Did You Know?   This is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against a social stigma.