by Valerie | Feb 24, 2026 | Parent Resources
Plus Why Meltdowns Happen Meltdowns happen; it’s just a fact of growing up. But children with trauma are more prone to having meltdowns when they become dysregulated. As a parent, caregiver, or teacher, using the right de-escalation techniques can diffuse the...
by Valerie | Feb 3, 2026 | Parent Resources, School Resources
Plus the Benefits of Taking a Mental Break from Tasks Letting your brain take a mental break from the task at hand gives you a chance to reset and refocus. This concept isn’t a new one, but educational research on the benefits of brain breaks keeps growing. While...
by Valerie | Jan 27, 2026 | Parent Resources
3 Things Every Space for Self-Regulation Should Have As a parent of a child with trauma, there is nothing more that you want for them than to feel safe and loved. You have probably spent plenty of time working on creating a routine that works and speaking to your...
by Valerie | Jan 13, 2026 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources
The 4 Attachment Styles and How Understanding Them Helps Inform Healing from Trauma We are always talking about children being able to form healthy attachments or relationships with their caregivers. This is also known as a secure attachment, and is the most ideal...
by Valerie | Dec 30, 2025 | Childhood Trauma
Building Positive, Safe Relationships with Your Child When a child feels emotionally safe, it changes everything. Children who are safe and comfortable in a relationship speak more freely, explore with more confidence, and begin to trust–not just those around them,...
