A Call to Action

A Call to Action         Dear Survivor,   There is much to say during these trying times. I want to first acknowledge the shifts and upsets that billions of people across the globe have had to make these last few weeks. The unknown has become a new...

Raise Your Hand and Be Part of the Change

Raise Your Hand and Be Part of the Change Millions of children are home right now without the support systems that keep them safe. Abuse happens in isolation, and there are many children who are suffering and struggling. Everyone one of us matters and needs a voice....

From One Parent to Another…

From One Parent to Another… Hey parent… How are you holding up in the midst of this unprecedented time? Me… well, my life has felt a bit like a circus this last week. And not a well managed, organized, fun-having circus. It’s been more like a chaotic,...

Positive Parenting During COVID-19

Positive Parenting During COVID-19   There’s a pandemic right now, and your kids are watching you. They are watching as you watch the news, talk on the phone, and move through the day.  They are watching your reaction to just about everything at the moment....

Building Self-Esteem in Kids

Building Self-Esteem in Kids   What we say to kids matters. How we respond to their needs matters. As a parent or guardian, you are a role model for your children, and your values impact theirs. What we say to any child impacts the development of their...

Working With Your Angry Child

Working With Your Angry Child   “My son is 5, he is a very smart and determined little boy, but when he gets mad, he is really mad.  He throws things, hits things (including me), screams at the top of his lungs, or says horrible things. I feel like a terrible...