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Category: Beech Acres

Category: Beech Acres

Stories From 6881 Beechmont Avenue
Stories From 6881 Beechmont Avenue

In 1948, the German General Protestant Orphan Home purchased a 60-acre farm on the boundary of Mt. Washington and Anderson […]

Thank You To Our Exiting Board Members!
Thank You To Our Exiting Board Members!

Our Board is made up of many talented, experienced, and diverse individuals who are passionate about making a difference in […]

Beech Acres Parenting Center Ready to Begin Another Century of Serving the Community
Beech Acres Parenting Center Ready to Begin Another Century of Serving the Community

Imagine a world where every child’s natural strengths are nurtured, so they realize their endless potential. Parenting is the most […]

Loving Families Come in all Shapes and Sizes
Loving Families Come in all Shapes and Sizes

Loving families come in all shapes and sizes…and we love and support them all! A Resource for ALL Families Beech […]

When Suicide Hits Close to Home: A Guide for Parents to Speak to Their Kids When Tragedy Strikes Close to Home
When Suicide Hits Close to Home: A Guide for Parents to Speak to Their Kids When Tragedy Strikes Close to Home

When Suicide Hits Close to Home A teen suicide happens in your community. It’s the tragic news you hope you […]

Welcome Back, Families!
Welcome Back, Families!

Back to School time always fires up butterflies in students’ stomachs, and again this year they will deal with the […]

Back To School Quick Tips!
Back To School Quick Tips!

Back to School Quick Tips Try a few of these tips at home to help your family successfully transition back […]

Being Intentional About Having
Being Intentional About Having “The Talk”

Being Intentional About “The Talk” Having “the talk” with your child can be a stressful mile marker on your parenting […]

Beech Acres Parenting Center, Serving Parents, Families, and Children In Greater Cincinnati
Beech Acres Parenting Center, Serving Parents, Families, and Children In Greater Cincinnati

At Beech Acres Parenting Center, we uncover the natural gifts of children by unleashing the power of parents and caregivers. […]

Dave’s Deep Dive on Discipline
Dave’s Deep Dive on Discipline

Senior Parenting and Engagement Specialist Dave Brewer shares his thoughts on discipline, rather his Natural Strength Parenting™ approach to learning… […]

Discipline is Learning
Discipline is Learning

Discipline is Learning This month we focused on discipline here on Beech Roots. We hope that one thing you’ve taken […]

Family Holiday Survival Guide
Family Holiday Survival Guide

Your Family Can Survive the Holidays This Year. Here’s How. You can already feel the tensions rising at your house. […]

Thank You Jim Mason For 40 Years of Service At Beech Acres Parenting Center!
Thank You Jim Mason For 40 Years of Service At Beech Acres Parenting Center!

Jim Mason has committed his professional life to a simple, but challenging purpose – strengthening families so children can achieve […]

Changing The Outcomes Of Conversations With Your Children
Changing The Outcomes Of Conversations With Your Children

Changing The Outcomes Of Conversations With Your Children This might sound all too familiar: You begin a conversation with your […]

Discipline
Discipline

Discipline means to ‘teach or train’, it is all about learning. Natural Strength Parenting™ can help you approach discipline in a […]

Bullying Is Serious. We’re Here To Help.
Bullying Is Serious. We’re Here To Help.

Bullying can be very serious and can affect your child’s mood, self-esteem, and academic performance. But there is hope… If […]

How You Can Help Your Highly Sensitive Child Manage the Strong Personalities of Others
How You Can Help Your Highly Sensitive Child Manage the Strong Personalities of Others

NEW! We offer a wide range of FREE text-based parenting courses. Get Natural Strength Parenting™ delivered straight to your phone. […]

Listen To Your Child If They Tell You They Have Experienced Bullying.
Listen To Your Child If They Tell You They Have Experienced Bullying.

Listen. 28% of U.S. students in grades 6-12 experience bullying. Listening to your child is an important step in addressing […]

Is My Child Being Bullied? Here's How You Can Identify Potential Signs Of Bullying
Is My Child Being Bullied? Here’s How You Can Identify Potential Signs Of Bullying

Sometimes it may not be obvious that your child is being bullied and if they are, they may not be […]

October is National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month

Did you know more than one out of every five students report being bullied? October is National Bullying Prevention Month. […]

Tips To Get Your Family Back Into A School Routine
Tips To Get Your Family Back Into A School Routine

Back to School, Back to Routine Now that school is back in session and the summer is winding down, are […]

Family Bill of Rights
Family Bill of Rights

Today is Constitution Day, a celebration of the ratification of the Constitution of the United States of America. On this […]

The Spirit of Construction Foundation’s Outreach Program At Sayler Park School

“I loved this project!” – Cameron, 7th Grader at Sayler Park Strategic partnerships are critical to building stronger communities. These […]

World Suicide Prevention Day

If you are currently in crisis please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). According to the National […]

From The Pool To Back To School, Get Your Family Back To A Routine
From The Pool To Back To School, Get Your Family Back To A Routine

Back to School, Back to Routine After spending the summer lounging by the pool, you’re starting to dread getting back […]

Lunchables, Library and Learning
Lunchables, Library and Learning

Back to school can be a stressful time for the entire family. Lazy summer days are abruptly replaced by hectic […]

Back to School!
Back to School!

Can you believe it is already time for Back To School?! All month long we’ll be sharing tips, information, and […]

Mentally Prepare Yourself and Your Family To Head Back To School With Natural Strength Parenting™
Mentally Prepare Yourself and Your Family To Head Back To School With Natural Strength Parenting™

Believe it or not, it’s already time to start preparing your family to head back to school. Back to school […]

National Parents' Day is NEXT SUNDAY!
National Parents’ Day is NEXT SUNDAY!

Parenting is challenging. Parents told us so in a recent survey. But it’s also very rewarding. They told us that […]

Send a Kid Back to School Prepared for Success. Equip-a-Kid 2018 is live!
Send a Kid Back to School Prepared for Success. Equip-a-Kid 2018 is live!

Can you believe it is already time to start thinking about heading back to school? Many of the parents we […]

Monitoring Your Child's Online Activity
Monitoring Your Child’s Online Activity

It is important to monitor your children’s online activity and be prepared to talk to them about things they may […]

The Yes Brain Book Review
The Yes Brain Book Review

Guest blogger, Nikki Zellen, Director of Marketing Beech Acres Parenting Center “There’s so much I want for my kids: happiness, […]

But Mom, ALL Of My Friends Are On Snapchat!
But Mom, ALL Of My Friends Are On Snapchat!

“But mom, all of my friends are on Snapchat…”  You may have heard this familiar counter-argument coming from your pre-teen […]

Messenger Kids. Is My Kid Ready For Facebook Messenger?
Messenger Kids. Is My Kid Ready For Facebook Messenger?

Late last year, Facebook, Inc. rolled out a new messaging platform aimed at children ages 4-13. Messenger Kids is available […]

Every Child Succeeds Book Fair
Every Child Succeeds Book Fair

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll […]

My Kid May Be A Cyberbully! What Should I Do?
My Kid May Be A Cyberbully! What Should I Do?

You recently discovered some inappropriate, mean, or hurtful comments directed at other children on your child’s phone. What will you […]

Beech Acres Parenting Center Named Top Workplace In Cincinnati For Fifth Straight Year!
Beech Acres Parenting Center Named Top Workplace In Cincinnati For Fifth Straight Year!

Beech Acres Parenting Center is thrilled to be named one of Enquirer Media’s Top Workplaces in Cincinnati for a fifth […]

Six Tips For Online Bliss
Six Tips For Online Bliss

Here are six quick tips to help you and your children get on the same page about screen time. Establish […]

Foster Care Appreciation Dinner May 18, 2018
Foster Care Appreciation Dinner May 18, 2018

Last Friday evening Beech Acres Parenting Center hosted our annual Foster Care Appreciation Dinner. The event was held downtown at […]

Effective Strategies For Parenting During Therapy
Effective Strategies For Parenting During Therapy

Raising kids is extremely fulfilling. Parents told us so in a recent survey. It can also be very challenging (they […]

Nearly Half Of The Kids In The United States Have Experienced At Least One Trauma In Their Lives
Nearly Half Of The Kids In The United States Have Experienced At Least One Trauma In Their Lives

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. A new report released last week by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health […]

Jim Mason Receives 2018 Virginia Colson Award for Service to Families and Children
Jim Mason Receives 2018 Virginia Colson Award for Service to Families and Children

Jim Mason, president & CEO of Beech Acres Parenting Center, is the 2018 recipient of the Virginia Colson Award for Service […]

May Is National Foster Care Month
May Is National Foster Care Month

May is National Foster Care Month! There may never be a “perfect” time to become a foster care family, but […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Every day millions of people live with a mental illness. This including one in […]

Superhero Design Company 2018 Recap
Superhero Design Company 2018 Recap

I solemnly swear to only use my powers for good. That I will use my cape to comfort others, protect […]

Your Kids Are Loving, Kind, and Creative. Let Them Share That.
Your Kids Are Loving, Kind, and Creative. Let Them Share That.

Natural Strength Parenting™ helps parents uncover their family’s strengths with a mindful framework for intentional growth. Experience NSP™ through Make. […]

Jim Mason Visits Congress to Discuss Opioid Epidemic
Jim Mason Visits Congress to Discuss Opioid Epidemic

Jim Mason, Beech Acres Parenting Center President & CEO was in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, March 14, to present to members […]

American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Recommendations for Mental Health Screenings
American Academy of Pediatrics Updates Recommendations for Mental Health Screenings

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended today that children ages 10-21 are screened annually for signs of depression. This new […]

How To Talk To Your Children About What They See On The News
How To Talk To Your Children About What They See On The News

Parents, teachers, schools, or other organizations, you can download this information to share with parents in your community.  Bad, scary, […]

Every Hero Needs a Sidekick! Support Our Kickstarter Campaign Today!
Every Hero Needs a Sidekick! Support Our Kickstarter Campaign Today!

ArtWorks Cincinnati & Beech Acres Parenting Center are turning extraordinary kids into ordinary heroes! But we need your help! Youth […]

Book Review: Wire Your Brain For Confidence The Science of Conquering Self-Doubt By Louisa Jewell; One Dad’s Perspective 
Book Review: Wire Your Brain For Confidence The Science of Conquering Self-Doubt By Louisa Jewell; One Dad’s Perspective 

Guest blogger, Rich Richmond, Marketing Associate What Is Self-Doubt? Early in her book Wire Your Brain For Confidence The Science […]

An Evening with Lea Waters: Raising Strong Children Recap
An Evening with Lea Waters: Raising Strong Children Recap

On January 11th, Mayerson Academy, Beech Acres Parenting Center and Children, Inc. welcomed author Lea Waters to Cincinnati as part […]

Don't Miss Lea Waters: Raising Strong Children Tomorrow Night at Mayerson Academy!
Don’t Miss Lea Waters: Raising Strong Children Tomorrow Night at Mayerson Academy!

Don’t miss the first event in the Raising Positive Children: Global Author Series tomorrow night at Mayerson Academy! Mayerson Academy […]

Book Review: The Strength Switch, By Lea Waters; A Busy Mom's Perspective
Book Review: The Strength Switch, By Lea Waters; A Busy Mom’s Perspective

Guest blogger, Nikki Zellen, Director of Marketing Book Review: The Strength Switch, by Dr. Lea Waters As a busy Mom […]

Remember, It Is Important To Monitor Your Child’s Online Activity
Remember, It Is Important To Monitor Your Child’s Online Activity

Remember, it is important to monitor your children’s online activity and be prepared to talk to them about things they […]

House of Values: A Parent Connext™ Story
House of Values: A Parent Connext™ Story

Most parents turn to pediatricians as their trusted source of advice about child-rearing problems. Conversely, many pediatricians worry about the […]

Wrap-Around Support: Wendy's Story
Wrap-Around Support: Wendy’s Story

An important ingredient in serving modern parents is meeting them where they are with appropriate and effective services. This means […]

Inspire-A-Family
Inspire-A-Family

This holiday season we invite you to participate in our 2017 holiday program, Inspire-a-Family. We hope that your family will […]

#GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday

Stronger families mean a stronger community. This #GivingTuesday we invite you to invest in your community by supporting Beech Acres […]

Gratitude Tree Activity
Gratitude Tree Activity

Looking for a great strengths-based activity to do with the kids this week? Focus on gratitude by assembling a Gratitude […]

Discussing Top Parenting Concerns from the Cincinnati Parenting Survey on WVXU
Discussing Top Parenting Concerns from the Cincinnati Parenting Survey on WVXU

Today, Beech Acres Parenting Center President and CEO Jim Mason, Vice President of New Business Development Jill Huynh and School-based Services Supervisor […]

Listen Live On WVXU!
Listen Live On WVXU!

Tune in this Thursday as Jim Mason, President and CEO, Jaimi Cabrera, Director of New Business Development and, Cheryl Riley, […]

Pies For A Purpose!
Pies For A Purpose!

Starting today, you can visit Busken Bakery at 7756 Beechmont Ave. in Anderson Township to support “Pies for a Purpose”! “Pies for a […]

Bullying Can Be Very Serious. We're Here to Help.
Bullying Can Be Very Serious. We’re Here to Help.

Bullying can be very serious and can affect your child’s mood, self-esteem, and academic performance. But there is hope… What […]

Hurt kids hurt kids.
Hurt kids hurt kids.

Hurt kids hurt kids. Our vision is a world where all children are nurtured to discover, cultivate and apply their […]

Help! My Kid is a Cyberbully!
Help! My Kid is a Cyberbully!

You’ve recently discovered inappropriate treatment directed at other children on your child’s phone. What will you say? Cyberbullying, a form of bullying […]

Beech Roots
Beech Roots

Welcome to Beech Roots, the official blog of Beech Acres Parenting Center! We plan to bring you strengths-based parenting tips, […]