By: Bailey Brewer While we all know it’s important to keep kids safe physically, it’s also important to know how to keep kids safe emotionally. Emotional safety is the safety you feel on the inside. Just like how kids need the bare necessities (food, water, shelter), kids also need to... The post Emotional Safety? How to ensure your kids feel safe on the inside appeared first on Face It ..read more

By: Bailey Brewer I always loved reading while growing up. As a child who was never into sports or video games, reading was my outlet and you could often find me curled up somewhere with a book. Reading gave me a safe space to be myself and explore different worlds.... The post National Family Literacy Month appeared first on Face It ..read more

Hundreds Attend Child Abuse Recognition and Prevention Trainings and Proclamation Signing Events During Week LOUISVILLE, KY – This October 4th, the Kosair for Kids® Face It® Movement is once again bringing awareness to the critically important TEN-4-FACESp Bruising Rule, the decision tool to recognize concerning bruising on babies and young... The post Kosair for Kids, Elected Officials, and Community Partners in the Face It Movement Recognize October 4th as TEN-4 Day 2024 appeared first on Face It ..read more

You’ve heard the saying “be kind,” “spread kindness,” or “kindness is cool” right? World Kindness Day is November 13, 2024 and now, more than ever, we could all use a little kindness in our day.  Being kind can have many benefits, including: Mental healthKindness can improve your mood, reduce stress,... The post A Little Kindness Can Go a Long Way – World Kindness Day 2024 appeared first on Face It ..read more

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Louisville understands the importance of mental health. Our mission is to strengthen families and individuals affected by mental illness through education, support, and advocacy. Take a moment today to reflect on your mental health and recognize its importance. Just as you prioritize your... The post The Importance of Mental Health appeared first on Face It ..read more

October 2024 is National Bullying Prevention Month. Importantly, with school faculties short on time and resources but welcoming much-needed support to address productive ways to counter bullying and connect students to mental health support, Be Strong’s Resilience program, free + anonymous Be Strong App, and Bullying Prevention Checklist is here... The post Be Strong Believes Getting Help is the Greatest Sign of Strength appeared first on Face It ..read more

By Shontelle Davis“In four short weeks I’ll have a one-year-old! I can’t believe how fast time has flown by. The coo’s turned into giggles and now come out as full-blown laughter; his small curly coils now make up a big curly afro; that gummy grin now has 4 and a... The post Transitioning to Safe Sleep appeared first on Face It ..read more

This October 4th, the Kosair For Kids Face It Movement once again raised awareness to the critically important TEN-4 FACESp Bruising Rule and emphasized the importance of adults knowing the signs and symptoms of child abuse and how to report it. The Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute at the Lurie... The post From Awareness to Action: Highlighting Partnerships on TEN-4 Day 2024  appeared first on Face It ..read more

Some of my fondest childhood memories are of sitting on the couch next to my Poppy watching CHiPs and Little House on the Prairie. My grandfather was a man of little words, he had a brain injury from a car accident and needed a cane to help him get around.... The post WHO do I want to be as a grandma? appeared first on Face It ..read more

By: Krystal Abreu Like many of us, self regulation was not a skill that was modeled or practiced in my home growing up. Self regulation was something I learned about when my oldest son was in his second year of life, at a time when things felt chaotic and completely... The post Managing Big Emotions: How practicing self regulation encourages co-regulation appeared first on Face It ..read more