Talking with someone is the best way to gain access to their thoughts and feelings. Children want to be understood and talked to just like any other person. They want to share their thoughts and feelings and know that an adult they trust will accept them for who they are. This gives children the basic […]
Kindness… It’s Your Choice
November 13th is world kindness day; a day to remember that kindness and compassion is what brings us all together. Being kind costs us almost nothing but it could be everything to another person. Kindness can spread in a community the same way negative feelings can, however kindness brings about positive changes while negativity can destroy […]
Are There Alternatives to Spanking Children?
In the United States corporal punishment (the use of physical pain as punishment (such as spanking or smacking/popping) is very common. Although corporal punishment and its results are immediate it could be causing more harm than good in the long run. Mediation and conflict resolution show promising results in promoting a child’s well-being. About 60% […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We show support by wearing purple or sharing posts on social media. All of us can do something to raise awareness. Domestic violence rates are high not just for our state of Arkansas, but nationally. Let’s take a look at some statistics and important information about Domestic Abuse. […]
Welcome back to School! Stop the Bullying!
Welcome back to School! The halls of the schools will be filled with children laughing and giggling. They will be talking to their friends and making plans for who is sleeping over at each other house next weekend. There will be many hugs and a lot of smiles. But for some children returning to school […]
Back to School Checklist: Conversations to have with Your Kids
As the days of the calendar draw closer to the first day of school, we began to check off the list of things to do before school starts: buy clothes, shoes, and school supplies, attend open houses, get class schedules, sign up for activities, and make sure that your child has everything needed to be […]
The ‘Who, What, and When’ of PTSD
June is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a mental health disorder that can occur in individuals that have experienced a terrifying, traumatic, or dangerous event. Around 8 million adults in the U.S. are affected by PTSD in a given year. Here is the ‘Who, What, and When’ of PTSD in […]
Toxic Stress and Our Children
Living in a home with domestic abuse is tough on children – regardless of whether they are actually physically ‘abused’ or not. The stress of the constant conflict or cycles of conflict – yelling, screaming, chaos, witnessing violence, comforting an injured parent, tiptoeing around an abusive adult, living in and cleaning up messes left by […]
April is Stress Awareness Month
April is ‘Stress Awareness Month’ and this is a good ‘Awareness’ emphasis to share with victims of domestic violence since abuse of any kind is one of the adverse life experiences that can lead to stress. Stress – particularly stress caused by domestic violence – can lead to serious physical and mental health issues on […]
What are the ‘Red Flags’ that Domestic Abuse May Turn Deadly?
If you or someone that you know are dealing with domestic abuse, what are the ‘red flags’ that the abuse could turn deadly for you? What are the signs that things could get serious very quickly? Here are some questions to ask: Do they tend to think that they ‘own’ you? This may start off […]
