RISEUP Voices From The Frontlines

When Praise Becomes Pressure

When Praise Becomes Pressure

When Praise Becomes Pressure Krista Fee
Published on: 03/06/2025

When kids hear “you’re so mature” or “you’re the strong one” too often, they learn to earn love with performance. Let’s talk about praise, pressure, and perfectionism.

RelationshipChildren and FamiliesCommunity Safety
The Silence Before the Spiral

The Silence Before the Spiral

The Silence Before the Spiral Krista Fee
Published on: 02/06/2025

Many children never speak their suicidal thoughts aloud. Here’s why silence can be the biggest warning sign—and what caregivers and communities can do to listen better.

Healing Children and FamiliesCommunity Safety
The Art of Repair: What Actually Heals, After Conflict

The Art of Repair: What Actually Heals, After Conflict

The Art of Repair: What Actually Heals, After ConflictKrista Fee
Published on: 22/05/2025

Learn the art of repair in relationships after conflict using trauma-informed tools, Gottman principles, polyvagal theory, and emotional regulation. Rebuild trust with strategy, not perfection.

RelationshipHealing Children and FamiliesPersonal Growth
Regulation is Contagious: Why your Nervous System is Their Safety Net

Regulation is Contagious: Why your Nervous System is Their Safety Net

Regulation is Contagious: Why your Nervous System is Their Safety NetKrista Fee
Published on: 21/05/2025

Regulation isn’t taught—it’s caught. Learn how your nervous system shapes your child’s emotional safety through co-regulation, mirror neurons, and trauma-informed parenting strategies.

Children and FamiliesCommunity Safety Personal Growth