Category: Safeguarding
Why Disrespectful and Unsympathetic Language Around Child Abuse is Another Weapon
When speaking of harm and collective narratives, Toni Morrison said: " [...]
Trauma vs. Weapons: Why We Have Billions for War but “No Budget” to Prevent Child Neglect and Abuse
By now you have to see it.
Maybe it was easier to ignore before when [...]
Watch How You Speak About Harm Around Children
Ancient Egyptian Proverb: "Do not separate your mind from your tongue. [...]
If Children Are Not Safe, What Does Justice Mean?
There is a difference between tragedy and policy.
There is a differe [...]
10 Reasons “Not This Person” Doesn’t Protect Children—Especially Children With Disabilities
“Not this person” is often said quickly, confidently, sometimes with g [...]
Your Child May See the Warning Signs — Why Breaking Up Still Requires Protection
Today’s children are observant and savvy. Many recognize unhealthy rel [...]
When Boys Are Portrayed as “Lucky” for Being Harmed
When we were kids (GenX) there was a popular song in heavy rotation on [...]
Parents Are Drowning in Costs While Others Claim the Title of Co-Parent
It is interesting how the seasons change and what society decides is [...]
Support Isn’t Advice: Why Real Co-Parenting Includes Money, Missed Work, and Responsibility
It concerns me that too many decisions about children are being made a [...]
A Mom’s Fight: Is Your Child’s School Partnering With You or Shutting You Out?
Wrong mom. Wrong kid.
School secretly socially transitioned her dau [...]