When you find yourself in a relationship that includes domestic violence, one of the fears that victims face is whether others – family, friends, law enforcement, or the courts system – will believe your accusations. One of the best ways to back up your story is to document your abuse. Here are some ways to […]
Relationships Are Key!
Parents are constantly teaching their children – be kind to others, pay attention to strangers, look both ways before crossing the street. The list goes on and on. One thing most parents don’t think to talk to their children about, though, is the importance of relationships. Talking about boy/ girl relationships is very important and something […]
Drugs, Alcohol, Domestic Violence, and Children
Drug and Alcohol abuse can affect domestic violence and effect children in many different ways. On one hand, the children’s parents may use drugs and alcohol and then abuse the child while they are under the influence. On the other hand, the child who was a victim or witness of domestic violence growing up may […]
The Cycle of Domestic Abuse
Something that may be surprising to anyone that has not been a victim of domestic abuse is that there is often a pattern to abusive behavior. That pattern runs in a cycle that may repeat itself hundreds of times during the course of a relationship that involves domestic violence. This cycle is used by the […]
Domestic Violence and the Holiday Season
It is widely believed that domestic violence spikes during the holiday season (from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day) but statistics give an unclear picture, at best. According to the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, the number of calls for help for domestic violence (domestic violence shelters, hotlines, or police) actually went down over 40% […]
World Kindness Day!
November 13th is quickly approaching, so that means many people are getting ready for World Kindness Day! Every year since 1998, on November 13th, people around the world have come together to promote kindness throughout the world. It is something that is observed in many countries including the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, and Italy. The […]
Why is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Important?
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month – why is this such a big deal? Because you can’t solve a problem you don’t know about. So often, we minimize a problem that we don’t have. We think it is less prevalent and not as relevant as other issues that our society faces. But domestic violence […]
Domestic Violence Hits Home: Dr. Chloe Vaught
September 29th, 2020 the world lost a Morrilton native, Dr. Chloe Vaught. She was a woman who was described by many friends and family as beautiful, strong, funny, extremely intelligent, hardworking, and loyal. She was a third year med student who loved helping and caring for people. Her life was tragically brought to an end […]
October is National Bully Prevention Month – Parents Can Help!
October is National Bully Prevention Month and if you have read some of our other blogs, we have talked about what kids can do to stop bullying in their schools or stop bullies if they are being picked on. We suggested things such as having kids offer help to those in need, being inclusive with kids […]
September is Self-Care Awareness Month!
September is National Self-Care Awareness Month and it is spent trying to remind everyone that self-care is extremely important and if you do not care for yourself, you will never be able to truly care for anyone else. Advocates of self-care awareness month spend their time letting everyone know that self-care can look different for […]
