Strength Spotting Tournament!
Have you been spotting strengths in your family this month? How is your bracket doing? What strengths are rising to the top in your family? It's never too late to start spotting your child's strengths. Download a bracket or strength spotting sheets and get started today!
Parents are Embracing Their Children's Mental Health
A new, national Children’s Mental Health Awareness Study from Beech Acres Parenting Center offers insights into the evolving perceptions and practices of parents regarding the mental health of their children. The study shows that acceptance of mental health as a key factor of overall health is becoming increasingly mainstream among parents.

Among the most compelling results of the study is the dramatic generational change in parents’ view of mental health. While 61% of parents said they had no discussion of mental health when they were kids, only 13% of them do not discuss it now as parents. 41% of parents say they actively work to support their child's mental health on a regular basis.

If you notice changes in mood, intense feelings or emotions, or unexpected changes in your child's behavior, it may be a good time to start a conversation. Address your concerns in a non-judgmental manner, actively listen to what your child has to say, and offer them assurance that you are there for them.

Learning Through Play
Grown-ups and their children can learn and play together! Experience the fun with your kids at Learning Through Play for Families.

Explore the Duke Energy Children’s Museum, Museum of Natural History & Science and Cincinnati History Museum . Visit with Beech Acres Parenting Center staff and other community partners, who will lead drop-in activities to help you and your children develop important skills while playing. Look for different activities at each of the Learning Through Play Family Days, Saturdays in April!
Family Can Happen When You Least Expect It.
Are you or someone you know caring for a loved one's child full time? We can help! Learn more about Kinship Connections during a presentation of The Truman Show on Cincinnati's Star64 on March 30th at 2:00 p.m.

For more information on Kinship Connections, contact Bill Hobstetter, Kinship Program Manager at 513-233-4771 or  bhobstetter@beechacres.org

Kinship Connections support is available to families at no cost thanks to a generous grant from the Ohio Children's Trust Fund
Learn More About The Character Effect™
Jaimi Cabrera recently appeared on the latest episode of the Mental Health Recovery Services of Warren & Clinton County's podcast . Tune in to learn more about how The Character Effect™ is trying to improve teacher satisfaction by helping them get back the joy of teaching.
ICYMI
 Corey Hatfield from The Character Effect™ joined Behavioral Health Therapist Craig Dobson on Facebook Live to discuss harnessing your child's natural strengths. You can watch this on demand on our You Tube Channel.
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