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 | 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 5, 2026 | Childhood Trauma
5 Reasons Why Forgiveness Should Not Be a Requirement in Order to Heal from Trauma We’ve all heard some of these popular phrases: “Forgiveness is for you, not the other person.” “You need to forgive so that you can move on.” “Don’t let someone rent space in your...
by Valerie | Apr 28, 2026 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources
How Positive Safe Relationships Can Help Guide Your Child with Trauma Toward Healing My direct experience with my children with trauma has taught me a lot about childhood trauma. I learned that trauma is a real brain injury, and while you can’t see it, it can be...
