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 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 | 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 | 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...
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...
