Helping children cope with trauma

Resilience means “bouncing back” from adversity. The primary factor in resilience is having supportive and caring relationships that include trust, love, healthy role models, encouragement, and support. Nurturing relationships between parents and children have the...
How to engage your child positively

How to engage your child positively

Relationships involve ongoing and circular patterns. Think of it as a dance. One person triggers a reaction, which triggers a counter-reaction in the first person. So you have a choice: You either can escalate with your child, or you can engage positively. Escalation...