# Supporting Kids’ Anxiety and Mental Health | Kelli Joy Richardson & The SonRise Project | A Kids Co.

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Podcast: [Raising Us: A Parenting Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/raising-us-a-parenting-podcast-1577008)
Published: 2026-02-10T08:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Kids’ mental health is becoming an increasingly important topic for families, as the CDC reports rising rates of anxiety, depression, and substance use. Host Elise Hu is joined by mental wellness advocate and founder of The SonRise Project, Kelli Joy Richardson, to explore how parents can support children navigating mental health challenges. Kelli opens up about her personal journey with her son’s mental health, and how that experience reshaped her parenting. Together, Elise and Kelli discuss balancing resilience with compassion, creating safe spaces, and practical advice for starting honest conversations with your kids that might lead to more openness later.

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