RISEUP Voices From the Frontlines
When Praise Becomes Pressure
by: Krista FeePublished on: 03/06/2025When 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.
perfectionismKidSAFEParenting trauma informed parentingtrauma informed teacher
The Silence Before the Spiral
by: Krista FeePublished on: 02/06/2025Many 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.
child suicide preventionKidSAFE Children's mental healthtrauma informed parentingemotional intelligence
