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Balancing the Past and the Present during the Holidays
For those who have experienced great losses, whether loss of loved ones, separation from family, or other tragedies our emotions during the holidays are always […]
Building Positive Social-Emotional Skills in Children
Children learn positive social emotional skills through example/modeling, practice of skills seen, and recognition of appropriate responses by adults.Children are motivated to learn and master […]
Joy to the World
During the Christmas season we talk about and sing about Joy. The season of Advent talks about the Joy of celebrating the birth of Christ. […]
Developing Independence in Children
Both in society and within our families we value creating self sufficient young adults who are capable of leading their own lives and becoming independent […]
Handling Grief and Loss during the Holidays
Holiday festivities, especially at Christmas, present challenges as we grieve the passing of a loved one. Music, decorations and seasonal activities remind us of past […]
Steps To Helping Others As They Grieve
“Don’t walk in front of me…I may not follow. Don’t walk begin me…. I may not lead. Walk beside me…and just be my friend.” – Albert CamusDay […]
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 […]
When Parents Go To Prison
There are many challenges when relatives or licensed Foster Parents are called upon to raise children. One of those challenges is the “co-parenting” that occurs […]
Protecting Children from Harm
We all want children to have happy childhoods. We want them to feel safe, secure, lovedand valued. We want them to enjoy life, laugh, have […]
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 […]
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 […]