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/

💚 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

🎙️ 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