Donate TodayChildren’s grief and grieving process is not well understood or supported even though there is some research and information on the subject. (An overview of […]
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The Impact of Violence of Children
Children are being raised in a number of violent situations from domestic violence in the home to street/gang violence in the neighborhood, to violence on […]
School Success and Mental Health
We all know we perform better when we feel better; physically or mentally. Now research is supporting our natural instinct with studies documenting children/youth success […]
The Importance of Dads
“I need a Daddy to be a Child” states 4 year old Tara. Tara lived with her mother and did not know about Daddies in […]
Have a Heart: Teaching and Cultivating Compassion
When we show kindness, caring, and a willingness to help others, we are showing compassion. While often used interchangeable with sympathy being compassionate brings with it […]
Helping Your Children Recover from a Catastrophic Event
by Paulina Rael Jaramillo As adults we have a history of loss, grief and recovery. We often use information based on past experiences to make […]
Redirecting “Bullying” Behavior through Family Connections
It is in our human nature to seek out and thrive on connections with our families. Even in the most challenging family and living situations […]
Family Separation: Is It Ever Justified?
Family members have been separated from each other for centuries and for various reasons. In past times Fathers have left to find work or fight […]
Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs is the most current exploration regarding the impact of trauma on children’s physical and mental health as wellas the impact […]
A Time for Respect and Justice
Much attention is being paid to the ideals of respect and justice for individuals and groups in the USA and around the world as our […]
Cultivating Kindness and Service
We are often appalled at the callus approach and treatment of human beings throughout the world which we can see daily on a variety of […]
Understanding And Building Resiliency
Resiliency is the new “buzz’ word moving through many different fields and professionals from trauma and stress, to academic success to the workplace. But what […]