Lori Poland’s Memoir release

Lori Poland, CEO of EndCAN releases her memoir   Lori Poland EndCAN’s Chief Executive Officer  Released her Memoir this past July I Live Here is an intimate tale of survival, triumph, and empowerment. This inspirational memoir retells what happened during Lori’s four...

Connection Before Correction

Connection Before Correction By Sarah Jeanne Browne Connection Before Correction is positive discipline that focuses on the power of love over lecturing. Children need to feel like they matter and that their voice is heard. Prioritize the relationship before the...

Encouraging Open Communication with Your Children

Encouraging Open Communication with Your Children Written by Aiesha Hemeda   Sometimes young children may not know how to properly express their emotions or communicate them to you. For younger children, more complex emotions such as frustration, anxiety, or...

5 Ways to Support LGBTQ+ Youth

5 Ways to Support LGBTQ+ Youth By Violet Chazkel and Gabrielle DeWolf   This June, we are commemorating the 53rd year of Pride Month by sharing five ways you can support LGBTQ+ youth. Research shows that LGBTQ+ youth are overrepresented in child welfare systems...

Complex PTSD and Childhood Trauma

Complex PTSD and Childhood Trauma   Complex post-traumatic stress disorder, or C-PTSD, is a type of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by chronic, long-lasting, or repeated traumatic events. For example, child abuse or childhood trauma — physical abuse,...

Positive Parenting: A Proven Strategy To Reduce Child Abuse

Positive Parenting: A Proven Strategy To Reduce Child Abuse   Parenting is one of life’s most challenging jobs. It’s an enormous responsibility that often leaves parents second-guessing if they’re doing a good job.  While there’s a seemingly endless supply of...