Sibling Abuse: The Hidden Epidemic

Sibling Abuse: The Hidden Epidemic   When most people think of child abuse, they most likely think of an adult harming a child. Yet, sibling abuse is the most common but least reported abuse in the family. Though experts contend that it’s significantly...

Escaping and Rebuilding: Advice for Survivors of Domestic Abuse

Guest Article by Janice Russell of ParentingDisasters.com Sometimes, the healthiest choices are the hardest ones. Leaving a domestic abuse situation can be terrifying, even though it’s imperative — especially when your children are the victims of abuse. With careful...

Preventing Institutional Child Abuse

What is Institutional Child Abuse? From a young age, children are taught to respect adults and authority figures, especially those who are responsible for a child’s health and safety. What happens when these trusted adults use their power to take advantage of...

11 Myths About Child Abuse

11 Myths About Child Abuse Separating Fact From Fiction   It can be challenging to sort facts from fiction sometimes. Often, people base their understanding of situations on things they’ve been repeatedly told, even if they’re not true. When it comes to...

5 Self-Care Tips for Adult Survivors of Child Abuse

5 Self-Care Tips for Adult Survivors of Child Abuse   Research over several decades has highlighted a long list of potential physical and mental health issues caused by childhood abuse. Dealing with childhood trauma can cast a long shadow into adulthood. That...