ChildBuilders

10/13/2026

📢 TOMORROW 📢

🤔 Worried About Your Child's Mental Health? We Can Help! 👍

Later this month, ChildBuilders is presenting "You’ve Got This: Parenting And Children’s Mental Health." In this FREE session, offered in English with Spanish interpretation, participants can learn about signs and symptoms of mental health concerns in children and discuss 3 strategies for helping children who may be developing mental health issues.

✨ You'll learn to:
✅️ Distinguish between typical childhood behavior and symptoms of a possible mental health issue
✅️ How to seek help if you are concerned about your child’s mental health
✅️ Express confidence in understanding your child’s mental health

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
🔁 English with Spanish Interpretation
🕓 12–1 PM Central | Live on Zoom
🌐 Register now: https://childbuilders.org/mhp

10/12/2026

💝 "Love is the Answer" ⭐

In this powerful moment from last week's episode of Building Pathways to Healthy Minds, Tim Frost reminds us that a diagnosis doesn’t define a child’s future. What matters most is love, support, and being there through the hard moments. When you’re not sure what to do, follow love. As Tim says, “Being a father is just loving well.” 👨👑

🎧 Listen to Tim's full podcast episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4n20WBMo2WGR02E54o8ppF
📍 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube: Building Pathways to Healthy Minds: A ChildBuilders Podcast

10/10/2026

🗣 Real Voices, Real Change 💫

Today is World Mental Health Day, and we’re reminded that every voice matters, especially when it comes to mental health. This year's theme from the World Health Organization is "lived experiences heard: real voices, real change." Listening to people with lived experiences (PWLE) helps us better understand what children, families, and communities need to feel supported and understood.
At ChildBuilders, we teach children the skills they need to build healthy minds and relationships, including: listening, empathy, emotional awareness, and respectful communication. When children learn to listen to and understand one another, they help create communities where everyone feels heard and valued. 🧠

So today, and always, let's:
👂Listen with compassion
👂Learn from each other
👂Make others feel valued

🌐 Visit the World Health Organization to learn more: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day/2026

10/08/2026

🧠 How To Practice Emotional Awareness 🎭

October is Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month and the word of the year is "Discernment"— the ability to slow down, think clearly, recognize emotions, evaluate information, and make thoughtful choices. Taking a moment to pause before reacting, check the facts, and notice our emotions can help us make healthier and wiser decisions.
At ChildBuilders, we believe emotional intelligence is a skill we can all continue to develop. When adults practice listening, empathy, emotional awareness, and thoughtful decision-making, we also model these important skills for the children in our lives. 💜

This month, ask yourself:
🧐 Am I reacting or responding?
🧐 What am I feeling right now?
🧐 Do I have all the information?

10/07/2026

🤔 Worried About Your Child's Mental Health? We Can Help! 👍

Later this month, ChildBuilders is presenting "You’ve Got This: Parenting And Children’s Mental Health." In this FREE session, offered in English with Spanish interpretation, participants can learn about signs and symptoms of mental health concerns in children and discuss 3 strategies for helping children who may be developing mental health issues.

✨ You'll learn to:
✅️ Distinguish between typical childhood behavior and symptoms of a possible mental health issue
✅️ How to seek help if you are concerned about your child’s mental health
✅️ Express confidence in understanding your child’s mental health

📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
🔁 English with Spanish Interpretation
🕓 12–1 PM Central | Live on Zoom
🌐 Register now: https://childbuilders.org/mhp

10/05/2026

💖 Show Teachers Some Love! 👩‍🏫

On this World Teacher's Day, ChildBuilders wants to celebrate our powerful and important educators. Teachers do so much more than teach: they encourage, listen, support, and help children feel safe, confident, and capable. And these days, educators need our support and consideration more than ever. Today, let’s show the educators in our lives some extra love and appreciation!

📝 So, to all the teachers helping children learn, grow, and thrive — thank you for all that you do. 💜

10/05/2026

💜 Survival, Love, & the Joy of Fatherhood 🤗

In our newest episode of Building Pathways to Healthy Minds, Priscilla sits down with Tim Frost, a father, musician, author, storyteller. Tim shares his powerful journey from a difficult childhood and addiction to becoming a devoted father to his son, Odin, who has autism and significant disabilities.
Listen to Tim's amazing story about healing from his past, advocating for his son, celebrating his accomplishments, and finding gratitude in everyday moments. 🌅

🎧 Listen Now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4n20WBMo2WGR02E54o8ppF
📍Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube: Building Pathways to Healthy Minds: A ChildBuilders Podcast

10/01/2026

☀️ 4 Ways to Care for Yourself 🧘

As National Self-Care Awareness Month nears the end, ChildBuilders wants you to consider caring for different parts of your well-being:
1️⃣ Mental – Pause, reflect, and practice mindfulness
2️⃣ Emotional – Notice your feelings and use healthy coping skills
3️⃣ Physical – Prioritize movement, nourishing food, and rest
4️⃣ Social – Connect with people who support you and practice healthy boundaries

You don't have to do everything at once. Start with one small act of self-care today. 🦋

09/29/2026

💥 Thank you for joining ChildBuilders' 3rd Annual Bingo Fiesta! 🎉🌶️ 🌮

This Thursday was a great success! We all enjoyed being with you and look forward to seeing you at our next event - the Annual Celebration and W**e Tasting on January 28th, 2027. 💜

🙌 We couldn't have done it without our wonderful sponsors:
First Community Cares Foundation, Liz Daniel and Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty, Sheila Aron, Eta Tau FIJI, Janet Pozmantier, Lake Superior Consulting, Jeanie Robins, and NOV.