Dad Blog: Albert Sykes on Raising Sons in Today’s Mississippi
During the month of June, we were very fortunate to talk to four great dads about what being a dad meant to them. We thank John Gallagher, Sheldon Smith, Rodney…
2020 Legislation Update: Mental Health Coordinator and DMH Appropriations
This is the final week of the regular session, so we're watching two pieces of 2020 legislation related to mental health. After we published this post, the conference committee's version…
Reflecting on Juneteenth in 2020
Last Friday was Juneteenth, and the annual observance received more media attention than it typically does. Although we are not endorsing any particular perspective conveyed in the press, the increased…
Dad Blog 2020: John Gallagher and John Christian
In this first in our series on dads this June, we talked with John Gallagher about his family's experience raising their son, John Christian. The Gallagher family, John, Grace and…
‘Virtual Respite’ Offers Creative Activities for Kids, a Break for Caregivers
Community Links, Inc. is offering virtual respite to children because, in their own words, "In these times of physical distancing we don't want anyone to feel disconnected. Because of the…
Supporting our Children in the Face of Racism and Violence
We hope these resources for talking to children about violence, race and racism are helpful in light of events over the past week. It was horrifying to see George Floyd…
Webinar: Helping Families Cope with Stress and Anxiety – May 26th
We wanted to let you know about this valuable webinar that features psychologists from the American Psychological Association. Webinar Title: Stress and Coping for Children and Families During COVID-19 Date/Time:…
Ideas for Increased Accountability after the Mississippi Department of Human Services Audit
On May 4, State Auditor Shad White announced in a press release that the Office of the State Auditor's annual single audit of how Mississippi state agencies spend federal money revealed…
Interview: Dr. Allen Richert on Sleep Tips for Children
Dr. Allen Richert is a physician and sleep specialist at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He offered sleep tips for helping kids get better sleep habits, especially during the…
Two Free Books Help Parents and Kids Cope With COVID-19
Two books aimed at helping parents and kids cope with COVID-19 in a mentally healthy way can be downloaded now for free. "My Hero is You" is a book published…