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Helping Overcome Anxiety at Home and at School: A Beyond The Classroom Success Story

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Calla* was scared of bees and wasps. But aren’t all nine-year-olds like Calla scared of bees? Sure, but for Calla, her fear of bugs indicated deeper issues she was experiencing. Calla experienced severe anxiety over this fear. But she was also anxious in many other situations. Her anxiety manifested in her fear of bugs, as well as anxiety about going to the doctor and stress at school.  Calla’s mother was frustrated because she didn’t know how to help her daughter overcome these issues. Calla was connected to a Beech Acres Parenting Center therapist right in her school. Having access to a compassionate mental health professional right in her school helped accelerate Calla’s care.  Calla’s therapist used a variety of tools to help Calla overcome her fear and address her anxiety. “I needed strategies to help me calm down when I would get upset,” Calla said. Calla worked through her concerns through weekly therapy sessions she could attend during or after school. “It was helpful to talk through any issues and have my feelings validated,” she said.  Calla’s mom was also given support to help ease her frustration and tools to help manage Calla’s anxiety at home. Calla has been feeling much less anxiety since beginning therapy. Many students require additional help, from mental health needs to resources at home that go beyond the classroom. Beyond the Classroom™ enhances readiness to learn by improving the emotional and behavioral wellness of the students. Additional support is available for parents that build resilience, improves economic stability, and empowers them to become an advocate. Learn more about this innovative approach to mental health support. *Names and circumstances may have been changed to protect the privacy of these families. 

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Anxiety, Beyond The Classroom

Building Confidence and Identifying Strengths: A Beyond The Classroom Success Story

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Samantha*, a sophomore in high school, was experiencing test-related anxiety at school. This had a negative impact on her academic performance. Her anxiety spread to her personal life, where she began feeling anxious in social situations. For example, she had trouble even ordering her own meal in a restaurant.  To help her address these challenges, Samantha was referred to a Beech Acres Parenting Center therapist right in her school. Her therapist was able to begin uncovering the root causes of her anxiety. They worked together on building her confidence by identifying her strengths. Olivia, Samantha’s therapist, took time to build a genuine connection with Samantha. This was key to helping Samantha be able to identify her struggles and be open about them in a safe space. Once her underlying issues were identified, they were able to begin healing.  Samantha recently completed exam week without feeling so anxious. She could call upon mindfulness techniques she learned in therapy to calm herself down. She’s even feeling more confident and comfortable in social situations as well.  Olivia worked with Samantha’s parents as well to help them be prepared to face challenges as they came up. They now know when to give Samantha space and when to give her support. Samantha and her family are now on a path to success.  Many students require additional help, from mental health needs to resources at home that go beyond the classroom. Beyond the Classroom™ enhances readiness to learn by improving the emotional and behavioral wellness of the students. Additional support is available for parents that build resilience, improves economic stability, and empowers them to become an advocate. Learn more about this innovative approach to mental health support. *Names and circumstances may have been changed to protect the privacy of these families. 

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Donate, Inspire-a-Family

Inspire A Family This Year!

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Much of the ‘magic’ of the holidays come with price tags that children should not have to understand, but the loving adults in their lives understand all too well.  YOU can provide holiday magic for a Beech Acres Parenting Center client this holiday season. YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO INSPIRE A FAMILY WITH KINDNESS! Not all families are prepared to celebrate this year. Can YOU help us inspire a family? This year we’re asking you to help provide peace of mind for an under-resourced family with a generous gift to our Inspire a Family program.  This holiday season, help inspire a family!  Our annual holiday fundraiser provides gift cards for families so parents and caregivers can provide a happier holiday for their children. Santa’s helpers take your generous cash donations and transform them to gift cards for Beech Acres families. Many of these caregivers work hard all year to make themselves better parents to their children, grandchildren, and foster children. Let’s help them have a joyous holiday by removing some of the financial burdens from their plates. Your donation goes directly to families in your community who need it most!  Our goal this year is to provide joy and peace of mind for 50 families. Will you consider a donation of $100 or more today so that we can reach our goal of raising just $5,000 by December 1st?  Your gift will help families provide a fun, peaceful, and memorable holiday this year. Your generous gift of $100 or more will certainly endure a brighter holiday for a family who needs your help this year. Won’t you help remove the stress of holiday shopping for one or more of these families?  Thank you for your generous spirit. On behalf of the families you’ve helped this year, please accept my warmest and most sincere gratitude. 

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Adoption Month, Foster Care, Foster Parents

Top 10 Reasons You Would Be An Amazing Foster Care Parent

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Becoming a foster family is a tremendous responsibility with an equally tremendous reward. The need for foster families has never been greater. How do you know if you’d be a good candidate to open your heart and your home to a child when they need it most? Here are the Top 10 reasons YOU would be an amazing foster care parent! Take your first step by contacting Calena Durel today at 1-855-787-KIDS (1-855-787-5437). The licensing process takes approximately 3-6 months. Get started with your required classes now. Check out our Foster Care FAQ for more information.

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Adoption, Foster Care

Did You Know Over 600 Kids In Green County Need A Safe And Loving Home?

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Did you know over 100 kids need a safe & loving home each night? If less than 1% of all households in Green County stepped up to help, the problem would be solved! Some facts: -Black children are disproportionately represented in the child welfare system. -LGBTQ+ foster children need love, support and understanding from someone who understands them. -Recent trends show the level of need increasing, and the age of the children is decreasing. -As of January, 165 children were ready to be adopted. Beech Acres Parenting Center has been standing behind foster parents that stand up for children for over 40 years. If you’re in Green County, take the first step today by reaching out or calling 1-855-787-KIDS (1-855-787-5437).

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Did You Know Over 600 Kids In Montgomery County Need A Safe And Loving Home?

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Did you know over 600 kids in Montgomery County need a safe & loving home each night? Foster families are needed tonight and every night. If less than 1% of all households in Montgomery County stepped up to help, the problem would be solved! Foster parents are needed, and you can make a difference by opening your heart and your home. We need foster families in Montgomery County, Ohio! Some facts: -Black children are disproportionately represented in the child welfare system. -LGBTQ+ foster children need love, support and understanding from someone who understands them. -Recent trends show the level of need increasing, and the age of the children is decreasing. -As of January, 165 children were ready to be adopted. Beech Acres Parenting Center has been standing behind foster parents that stand up for children for over 40 years. If you’re in Montgomery County, we’re looking for foster families! Take the first step to become a foster parent today by reaching out or calling 1-855-787-KIDS (1-855-787-5437).

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Gratitude, Parent Connext™, Parenting Tips, Parents

November Is National Gratitude Month!

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A child’s gratitude naturally grows from a loving, mindful connection to their parents. When you listen and actively engage with your kids, you are planting the seeds of gratitude. The message is that they matter and that you are grateful for the love and time that you share. What is Gratitude?  Gratitude, as an individual character strength, is defined as “I appreciate the good things that happen to me.” Appreciating the good things that happen to you, both big and small, can have an exponentially positive effect on your mood and your life. How can you celebrate Gratitude with your family? Begin by modeling Gratitude. Your children are always watching you and, more importantly, looking up to you. The things you do and say will impact them and influence how they behave. An easy way to model gratitude in your daily routine is to tell your kids “Thank you” any time they cooperate or do something you ask them to. Really reinforce this by thanking them if they do something without being told.  Next, notice any time your child expresses gratitude. When a child says “thank you,” they are expressing their gratitude. Whether they are saying it in response to a gift, a hug, or picking them up from basketball practice-make, note of this. Try saying, “I love what a grateful spirit you have,” or, “thanks so much for always remembering to say thank you.” It will make a difference. You may even hear them say thank you more often! Wouldn’t that be nice? Show gratitude for who they are as a unique individual and all of the wonderful strengths and personality traits they exhibit.  Focus on what they are doing right much more than what they are doing wrong. Make gratitude part of your family’s routine. This can be daily, monthly or annually. An easy way to do this daily is to have everyone share one thing they are grateful for at dinnertime. Too busy to have dinner together? We get it. Set an intention to find time each day to share what you are grateful for. From breakfast to bedtime, there’s always time for a moment of gratitude. You can further integrate gratitude into your family by planning a day each month to volunteer for a cause that is important to your family. Helping others deepens your feeling of gratitude as it makes you more grateful for the things you do have. Go even further with a big annual gesture; run a 5k as a family that supports a cause you love, volunteer at a food bank during the holidays, find something BIG to give back to the community. What If My Child Struggles To Express Gratitude? When children seem ungrateful, it is most important to get curious about the need and feeling underneath their behavior. Addressing the root cause of their feelings compassionately will usually resolve the issue.  Need more help? Schedule a parent coaching session today!

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Adoption, Adoption Month, Foster Care

November is National Adoption Month

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Celebrating National Adoption Month November is National Adoption Month! We’ll be celebrating adoption all month long! Whenever possible, reuniting children with their biological parents is a top priority, but when that is not possible, adoption allows loving parents to ensure children have a caring environment in which to thrive. There has never been a better time to consider foster care and adoption. The need for foster parents in the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton areas is greater than ever. You can make a real difference in your community by exploring, supporting, or becoming a foster parent! Why Choose Us? Beech Acres Parenting Center has been standing behind those who stand up for kids in foster care for more than 40 years. We are currently serving Greater Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Dayton & Montgomery County. Our comprehensive training prepares you for success, and our unique matching program connects you with the right child for your family. We build a community around our foster parents. Our foster families support each other, build each other up, and offer a support network of people with shared experiences and unique perspectives to help every family succeed. How to Become A Foster Parent Becoming a foster family is a tremendous responsibility with an equally tremendous reward. The need for foster families has never been greater. Take your first step by contacting Calena today at 1-855-787-KIDS (1-855-787-5437). The licensing process takes approximately 3-6 months. Get started with your required classes now. Check out our Foster Care FAQ for more information. Options for Kinship Caregivers If you are a kinship caregiver, our Kinship Connections program offers support and resources for relatives caring for their loved ones. Find information about this program here.   Kinship Caregivers caring for children in the custody of Children’s Services may be eligible for the Kinship Support Program. Contact us to learn more.

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Parent Connext™

Parenting Does Not Have To Be So Scary

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Happy Halloween! At Beech Acres Parenting Center, we understand that being a parent in the workforce can be scary. Children face more complex issues today than at any other time in history. Depression. Bullying. Social media. School shootings. Peer pressure. And parents are struggling to keep up with all that and their boss’ requests. But parenting doesn’t have to be so scary. Our Parenting Specialists are uniquely equipped to provide expert support for these challenges and more with prompt, practical advice based in Natural Strength Parenting™. We can even help your business provide Parent Connext® as a unique benefit for your employees who are parents.

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Thank You For Joining Us!

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Thank you to everyone who was able to join us at Beech Acres On the Move! We had a beautiful evening celebrating the 73 years of impact made at 6881 Beechmont Avenue. As we bid farewell to our Anderson Township location, we are excited to continue connecting with children and families throughout the entire Tri-State from our new centralized headquarters. Please enjoy these photos from the event and stay tuned for more exciting ways you can help us fulfill our mission of ensuring children and parents have the help they need to succeed and thrive. You can make a donation today to support the next 73 years of impacting the lives of parents and children.

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