Category: Boundaries
Can a Child Feel Safe and Afraid at the Same Time?
The child who fears you isn’t respecting you.
They’re surviving you.
[...]
Why Don’t People Believe Black Boys Can Be Victims Too?
💬 “See Him Fully”When a Black boy has been victimized, the world [...]
🌹 Remember to Remind Them of Their Beauty
Somewhere along the way, adults started talking about children as if t [...]
The Lesson for Leaders: Listen to Parents Before You Legislate
We cannot rewrite history. Many parents struggled under pressure—tol [...]
Keep the Focus Where it Belongs: On Protecting Our Children
When the conversation shifts to who the perpetrator is not, children a [...]
From Slurs to Justice: Why Racism Can’t Hide Behind a Screen
There’s a first time for everything.
The first time my son was called [...]
Children’s Instincts Are to Be Built Up, Not Torn Down
Children come into this world highly perceptive and noticing even smal [...]
You Can Be Kind and Still…
Sometimes young people think kindness means being walked over or ignor [...]
The Danger of Believing “Our Side” Can’t Harm Children
It’s okay to belong to a group—but when you convince yourself that y [...]
Believe Them the First Time
Maya Angelou, a Survivor of child sexual abuse, left us with words [...]