Parenting Under Pressure The other night, I yelled at my kid. It was definitely a moment when my emotions got the best of me. I’m not proud of it.
School should be a safe haven where children learn, grow, and develop healthy relationships. However, for children who have experienced trauma, certain aspects of the school environment can accidentally trigger feelings
This week, July 15-21, 2024, is Birth Trauma Awareness Week in some parts of the world. I can’t find any information about whether the United States is participating, but I’m
The latest research highlights a profound truth: childhood trauma rewires the neural pathways in young brains. Early life adversities—such as neglect, abuse, and divorce—ignite a storm in the brain and
This week, I was quoted in an article on Parents.com about 20 coping strategies for children experiencing stress and anxiety. With over 74 million viewers on their website, this was
(A note on my word choice: I am using the word “first” next to “mother” to pay respect to the relationship between a birth mother and child if the
This article is a call to action for employers. It’s clear the children’s mental health crisis is impacting the bottom line of corporate America. It’s estimated that workplace stress is
The April 2024 Childhood Trauma Newsletter Last month, Elon Musk endorsed “Bad Therapy,” a new book written by a reporter that places blame on mental health therapists and trauma-informed care
The February 2024 Childhood Trauma Newsletter As many of us in child psychology have known for decades, attachment to safe and loving caregivers in babyhood and childhood is paramount for
The January 2024 Childhood Trauma Newsletter – by Beth Tyson, MA Photo by Glenna Haug on Unsplash Hi Trauma Champion, Welcome to the January 2024 Childhood Trauma Newsletter. If
