Telling another human being how they need to feel or to hold a certain perspective is controlling and minimizing of that person. Two words adults use with children that I find appalling are, “Shut up!” Everyone needs to be listened to without judgement, criticism or responses of dismissive and control. To be able to listen…
Category: Child abuse
10 Cutest Cat Moments – Why animals are such an important part of children emotional development.
Who doesn’t love a cute animal You tube video especially the one on dogs and cats? Enjoy then read below why how we treat animals is such an indicator of who we are and more importantly a predictor of who our children will become. It is so crucial that children develop empathy for themselves, for…
10 Cutest Cat Moments – Why animals are such an important part of children emotional development.
Who doesn’t love a cute animal You tube video especially the one on dogs and cats? Enjoy then read below why how we treat animals is such an indicator of who we are and more importantly a predictor of who our children will become. It is so crucial that children develop empathy for themselves, for…
What is LOVE when the people who are suppose to love you are the same ones who hurt you?
Words can never hurt me? When we were young we were told that sticks and stones can break our bones but words can never harm us. This is true if we are adults with the cognitive skills to determine we need not take the words of someone else personal. Or that we can decided that…
Not taking action is taking action.
“Never, never be afraid to do what’s right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society’s punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King I have a dream, I dream of a country that outlaws…
Not taking action is taking action.
“Never, never be afraid to do what’s right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society’s punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way.” ~ Dr. Martin Luther King I have a dream, I dream of a country that outlaws…
The signs of sexual abuse in children
http://essentialfathers.blogspot.com/2010/11/sexual-abuse-myths-warning-signs.html#comment-form http://astore.amazon.com/lifsjouagrass-20/detail/B005ELMC0Q
I am so incredibly sad…I just read where Alice Miller died last April!
Alice Miller the woman who understood what violence against children has been our greatest human shame died last April. http://nospank.net/miller34.htm http://nospank.net/miller35.htm Rest in Peace! Your life was an amazing gift to humanity and children! Thank you for your courage to speak up and write the truth! Thank you for your tireless perseverance on behalf of…
The link between violence in raising children and long term health issues.
More than 20 years of studies show a relationship between adverse childhood events and long term health issues. When will we wake up? Why would we choose to do something that isn’t working for us when we can take an easier road with better outcomes? When will we quit paying financially and emotionally for what…
Are parent’s worries based upon reality? Or are we missing the boat?
http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2010/08/30/129531631/5-worries-parents-should-drop-and-5-they-should?sc=fb&cc=fp Dr. Mary Kay KellerTEDxTallahassee2015Book Here! http://astore.amazon.com/lifsjouagrass-20/detail/B005ELMC0Q
