Lifestyle

An honest and hopeful look at the joys and challenges of adopting an older child from a single mom living with and raising her 3 adopted children.

When a parent goes to jail, their children become the silent victims. The trauma is real and great. It impacts on every aspect of their lives. This article explores my experience working with a child whose dad went to prison for a vicious crime and this child became the silent victim.

Childhood emotional neglect leads to painful loneliness that can have long-term negative impacts on relationships and coping mechanisms. Find out how to identify and heal this subtle yet destructive form of child neglect.

1 in 5 adults are living with mental illness means children are at a higher risk of abuse and neglect. How can you help a child cope with these challenges?

Children who witness domestic violence are at risk for many negative effects when they grow up. But there is hope that they can learn to break the cycle.

The long term consequences of divorce can impact a child into adulthood. The lasting effects lead to a self-perpetuating cycle of divorce seen today.