ChildBuilders

🌟 Celebrate a Dad Today 🧢

Today, ChildBuilders is honoring the fathers, grandfathers, and father-figures who make a lasting difference in the lives of children. A caring, supportive adult can help a child build confidence, resilience, and a strong sense of belonging. Whether it's through listening, encouraging, teaching, or simply being present, fathers play an important role in helping children thrive.

Thank you for showing up with patience, compassion, and love. Your impact reaches far beyond today. 🙏

🤱 What is the first year of parenthood really like? 👶🏻

Priscilla Bagley welcomes back Tamra Wilkerson this week on Building Pathways to Healthy Minds, where they have an honest conversation about the joys, challenges, surprises, and lessons of a baby's first year of life. From navigating sleep deprivation and mom guilt to balancing marriage, work, routines, and the inevitable messes that come with raising a child, Tamra shares relatable insights that every parent can appreciate. Along the way, she reminds us that parenting isn't about perfection, it's about being present, embracing the journey, and finding joy in the little moments. ✨

🎧 Listen Now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Rh4HqS3sGHhKrB2fni12z
🌐 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

🖤❤️💚 Happy Juneteenth!

Today, we celebrate freedom, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward equity for all. At ChildBuilders, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a safe, supportive environment where they can reach their full potential. As we honor Juneteenth, take a moment to talk with the children in your life about freedom, respect, and compassion. These values are so important in helping build stronger communities for future generations!

🤝 It was a pleasure to attend the Community Partners Appreciation Breakfast at Amigos Por Vida! 🥞

We appreciate the Amigos Por Vida team for organizing such a fantastic gathering and for bringing together so many dedicated community partners. We especially enjoyed watching the talented students perform, including the band, mariachi musicians, and dance group. Their enthusiasm, talent, and pride were truly inspiring and a wonderful reminder of the impact of investing in our children. It was also a pleasure to connect with fellow community partners from Ibn Sina Foundation, and The Source. Building strong partnerships is essential to creating brighter futures for the children and families we serve. A special thank-you to Ms. Zelaya and Ms. Mukerji for inviting us to be part of this wonderful event. 🙌

🏆 Thank you, Amigos Por Vida, for your valued partnership and commitment to the community. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and another successful year of serving students and families together.

🌟 Thank you for helping us build brighter futures 🙏

As another school year comes to a close, all of us at ChildBuilders want to express our heartfelt gratitude to the educators we are privileged to serve. Thank you for the care, dedication, and encouragement you bring to children and families every day. Your work helps create safe, supportive learning environments where students can learn, grow, and thrive.

This year, our school partners helped over 52,000 children develop the skills to recognize unsafe situations, use assertiveness to help protect themselves, and seek help from trusted adults. As they head into summer, these children are better prepared to stay safe and navigate challenges with confidence.

We wish you a fun, safe, and relaxing summer filled with joy, rest, and special memories. ☀️🌴

👧 What Every Parent Should Know About Childhood Trauma 🎙️

In the latest episode of Building Pathways to Healthy Minds, host Priscilla talks with Vincincia Wright, licensed professional counselor, educator, and Director of School-Based Services at Clear Hope Counseling and Wellness. Together, they explore childhood trauma, emotional resilience, the importance of connection, and practical ways parents can create emotional safety for their children.

💚 Learn:
✔️ What childhood trauma really looks like
✔️ Why behavior is communication
✔️ Ways to support children through difficult emotions
✔️ How parents can model resilience and self-compassion

🎧 Listen Now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4csr30ZM95lzquXbdy6fCs
🌐 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

💚 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."