One on One Time

Children with a trauma history don’t receive correction well unless they have connection to a safe, loving caregiver. As a result, it is essential that parents be intentional about taking time to connect with their hurting children every day. Unfortunately, as parents, we tend to focus on correction first. Cindy Lee, Executive Director of the […]

Ten Keys to Heal Trauma in the Adopted and Foster Child

1. Trauma creates fear and stress sensitivity in children. Even for a child adopted from birth, their internal systems may already be more sensitive and fearful than that of a child remaining with his biological parents. You must also consider the first nine months in which the child developed. These early experiences as well could […]

The Importance of Playful Engagement

One of my favorite parenting strategies is one that is so often forgotten — playful engagement. It’s easy to see why. We spend so much time focused on correcting our children’s behaviors that we don’t spend enough time connecting with them. Who has time for play when the goal is behavior modification? We want obedience. […]