by Valerie | Sep 29, 2026 | Childhood Trauma
How Childhood Trauma Leaves a “Scar” Inside Brain Cells Childhood trauma has profound and lasting effects, changing how the brain functions and how it develops. This includes how the brain responds to stress, even minor stressors like a change in the day’s schedule....
by Valerie | Sep 1, 2026 | Parent Resources
Building Resilience and Working Toward Healing through a Support Network for the Whole Family When we think of our village, we often think of our nuclear family. However, there is something to the old adage that it takes a village to raise a child. It’s important for...
by Valerie | Aug 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
How to Shift Your Parenting Approach to Promote Healing for Your Child with Trauma The goal as a parent of a child with trauma is to help them heal from that trauma. But when we are new to this experience of caring for a child with trauma, our attempts at...
by Valerie | Aug 4, 2026 | Parent Resources
6 Pillars of a Trauma-Informed Home Environment Creating a trauma-informed environment at home is an important step in your child’s healing journey. When your child has a safe and comfortable home environment, it gives them the space to heal. In this article, we’ll...
by Valerie | Jul 28, 2026 | Parent Resources
Tips for Building Daily Resilience Through Self-care Caring for a child with trauma is both demanding and rewarding. But often, caregivers put their own needs on the backburner. We know that it can be frustrating to hear someone say that you need to take care of...
by Valerie | Jul 7, 2026 | Childhood Trauma, School Resources
How Childhood Trauma Affects Academic Success, Plus the Importance of a Trauma-Informed Classroom We may be in the throes of summer vacation, but many teachers are already planning for the upcoming school year. And that makes now a perfect time to learn or brush up on...
by Valerie | Jun 30, 2026 | Childhood Trauma
How to Collaborate with Teachers to Give Your Child the Best Chance at Succeeding Academically As the parent of a child with trauma, nothing is more important than advocating for your child at school. But, you don’t want to be “that parent.” You know the ones–the...
by Valerie | Jun 9, 2026 | Childhood Trauma
Creating Movement-Friendly Learning Spaces Children with trauma (and even neurodivergent children) often cannot sit still. For children with trauma, it is because their brains are in a constant state of hypervigilance, looking for the first sign of danger. This...
by Valerie | May 26, 2026 | Parent Resources
How to Create a Trauma-Informed Mealtime Ritual Even the most mundane things can cause dysregulation in children with trauma. Prior to coming to your safe and loving home, a child may have experienced trauma before, during, or after dinner, as well as food insecurity,...
by Valerie | May 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2026 “You Can’t Correct a Child in Survival Mode” New Perspectives Challenge Traditional Discipline Models for Trauma-Impacted Children Adoptive Father and Trauma Advocate Scotty Aemis Releases Rewired Through Relationship PHILADELPHIA,...
