Adverse childhood experiences: What they are and why you should care

Adverse childhood experiences is a phrase that is creeping into our everyday language and you may not know what it means. But trauma can have lifelong negative impacts on the 2/3 of children that suffer it.

Emotional abuse leaves everlasting scars and bruises on your child’s personality that you can’t see. Learn what emotional abuse is and how you can protect your child from it.

Growing up with physically abusive parents means kids are more likely to have trouble at school, difficulties connecting with others, and a higher risk of developing health complications and diseases as adults.

The consequences of sexual abuse on children are far reaching. Preparing our children and helping them stay safe is a priority, and this article will teach you how to address child sexual abuse as a parent or caregiver.

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.

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.