Celebrating a New Milestone: “Be Strong Way” Officially on the Map!
We’re thrilled to announce a significant and heartfelt milestone in our journey: “Be Strong Way” is now officially on the map! This incredible moment serves as a landmark not just in our community but in our organization’s mission to empower, educate, and uplift families and young people throughout Miami-Dade County. On this special day, we […]
Empowering the Next Generation: Darryl K. Auberry on Raising Resilient Kids
In a recent interview with Authority Magazine, Mr. Darryl K. Auberry, a key leader and program manager of Parent Club at Be Strong International, shared valuable insights on nurturing resilience in children. Emphasizing the importance of building strong, supportive relationships, he discussed how crucial open communication and emotional guidance are in today’s world. Mr. Auberry […]
Are You Aware of the Effects of Bullying?
National Bullying Prevention Month To call attention to this devastating issue and help families and communities find solutions, October has been declared National Bullying Prevention Month by PACER, an advocacy group for children with disabilities – a frequent target of bullies, who usually seek out the weak and powerless. The need for such a campaign […]
Add this to your back-to-school checklist: Is your child emotionally ready? Op-Ed by Michelle Shirley on the Miami Herald
Checklist by Michelle Shirley – A new school year starts soon in South Florida, and if your family is like mine, you’re rushing from store to website and back again, armed with lists of supplies and clothing your child will need to be physically and intellectually ready to learn on that first day. There’s one […]
The Importance of Emotional Intimacy in a Healthy Marriage
One of the most essential components of a successful and happy marriage is intimacy. Emotional intimacy is no exception. Is it a problem if you’re not as intimate as you once were? Marriages with insufficient emotional intimacy are more common than you would assume. Couples who are experiencing this circumstance are interested in understanding if […]
Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month, a time to encourage and support one another. Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate and recognize the achievements of women throughout history, as well as to inspire and encourage women to pursue their dreams and ambitions. This month serves as a reminder that we all play a role in creating […]
Teen Dating Violence in Miami-Dade County
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is observed every February to raise awareness about the prevalence of violence in teen relationships and to encourage communities to take action to prevent it. It is a crucial time to educate young people about healthy relationships and empower them to recognize and seek help in cases of abuse. […]
How to Improve Parent-Child Relationships
The rising influence of societal issues has negatively affected parenting. Many parents are perplexed about raising their children morally upright without worrying about peer pressure and negative character. There’s a need to nurture a child’s physical, social, moral, and emotional development. One of the advisable ways to do this is by improving the parent-child […]
Top 10 Tips For Single Parents
Are you a single parent? If you are, it turns out you’re in good company. Single-parent families are very common, and as a single mom or dad, we here at Be Strong International (Be Strong) want you to feel empowered and know that there is nothing to be ashamed of when leading a single-parent life. According to the Pew Research Center Fact […]
How To Show Love To Your Teen And Get Them To Listen
As a parent of a teenager, this conversation might sound familiar to you: “How was your day?” “Fine.” “That’s it? Just fine?” “Yup.” These one-sided, one-word answer conversations can frustrate parents. We’re going to show you ways to show love to your teen, and get them to open up and communicate with you. Teenagers put […]