May 2023

By Laura Gallant, 5/25/23, https://positiveexperience.org/category/blog/ Positive childhood experiences (PCEs) should be available and accessible to all children. The health and well-being of children and youth who are transgender (trans) or nonbinary has been a topic of much political debate over the past year, as some states are making gender-affirming healthcare illegal, and school boards are banning books with LGBTQ+ content. These actions build barriers to PCEs for trans and non-binary...

By Laura Gallant, 5/18/23, https://positiveexperience.org/category/blog/ May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month, a time to celebrate, honor and recognize the many cultures, histories, and contributions of the AAPI community. AAPI cultural recognitions and expressions have the power to connect children and families to positive childhood experiences. AAPI Heritage month reminds us all that HOPE is not one-size-fits-all framework in part because children and families...

By Laura Gallant, 5/11/23, https://positiveexperience.org/category/blog/ May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and the HOPE framework is one of many ways to amplify the importance of lifelong mental health. The HOPE National Resource Center continues to share the HOPE framework around the country and globe to promote positive childhood experiences, which lead to improved mental health for all children. The HOPE framework works to identify family strengths and sources of positive...