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Nov 12, 2023

When we hear about loss and grief our thoughts tend to think of something big like death. However, there are many other ways that children experience loss including divorce, a friend moving, or losing a championship game. All of these things cause a sense of grief. 

Author Tiffany Papageorge was a grieving child. As a...


Sep 12, 2023

After McKenna's 4th child was born she found herself caught in a dark cloud of survival. She wondered if this was just a "new normal". But when the darkness was too much to bear she found herself wondering if her kids would be better off without her. 

In this episode of Thriving With 8 Podcast, McKenna Rose Brown shares...


Apr 14, 2023

As humans, we want to keep our struggles to ourselves. But what if we all choose to struggle together instead? After all, being vulnerable with others often leads to connection. Erin Stewart was inspired to write her incredible book ,"The Words We Keep", because of  her own struggles wth mental health, specifically...


Oct 26, 2021

Suicide is not a topic parents generally avoid with their kids. It can be scary! But we need to be courageous and talk to our kids about mental health and topics such as self-harm and suicide. In this episode Greg Hudnall, the founder of Hope Squad, provides hope to families as he discusses how kids can support one...


Sep 4, 2020

One of the greatest challenges of being a parent is meeting the needs of your children. Tamara is a Prevention Program Coordinator and expert in mental wellness. She discusses the pillars of motional health and where to start when our children are struggling. Our kids will THRIVE when their needs to feel...