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Understanding Highly Sensitive Children

Tania Johnson | February 12, 2025 To anyone out there who has parented a highly sensitive child, you have probably heard comments like, “Why does he always have such big feelings?” or “She just seems overwhelmed” or “He has to learn to a ...

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The Therapeutic Power of Animals

Tammy Schamuhn | February 10th, 2025 As a child growing up with significant amounts of trauma, I learned from a young age how special the bond with animals can be, especially if you grow up without the connection and safety you need from your ...

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How Trauma Impacts a Child’s Brain

Trauma for a child refers to experiences or events that overwhelm their ability to cope, causing a lasting negative impact on their emotional, psychological, and physical well-being.  While the perception of trauma can vary from child to child on ...

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What Children Want As Parents’ New Year’s Resolutions

Judy Willis M.D., M.Ed. | December 23, 2021 As we make New Year’s resolutions, we often think of what we can do to make ourselves “better.” This year, consider how to increase your parenting success by finding out what resolutions you ...

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Dealing With Grief During the Holidays

Diana Raab Ph.D. | December 8, 2022 Holiday stress combined with the grieving process can be challenging. The holidays are often a time for celebration, but when grieving the loss of a loved one, those emotions can become intensified. A recent of ...

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