RISEUP Voices From The Frontlines

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

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