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Over many years of supporting families raising children with trauma, I have noticed some common themes in my conversations with parents. I thought it might be helpful to summarize them in a way that inspires you to try something new today. Here are my 5 Tips for Staying Connected to Children with Trauma. You might […]
Growing up it wasn’t uncommon for me to be the only one. At times I was the only Black student in my class, or in the entire school. Obviously this came with challenges all year long but particularly during Black History Month. When I reflect back on my experiences, I understand now that advocating for […]
Are you worried about your child or teen’s ability to engage with peers and have successful social experiences? Is it difficult to watch them struggle with anxiety, inattention, and emotional regulation? Big feelings that come with grief and loss can feel overwhelming for parents to manage on a day-to-day basis. It feels like regular life […]
As a Registered Psychologist with the A Child’s Song team and an adoptee myself, I was asked to provide some personal reflections regarding National Adoptive Awareness Month. So, here goes. My first reflection is the title “Adoption Awareness Month”, as if I, and so many other adoptees are not aware of how adoption has impacted our lives. […]
Whew! Here we are, in the middle of a global pandemic, and the future remains unknown. COVID19 has permeated every part of our lives and has changed how we do family. Routines are so much different, social distancing is a part of everyday living, and playgrounds are off limits. Parenting has become even more complicated. You are […]
Mother’s Day is about celebrating mothers and all that they do for their families. Traditionally, kids are busy at school the week before, making crafts and cards. On Mother’s Day kids and parents plan for something special like breakfast in bed or keeping quiet so mom can sleep in! As you approach this weekend and prepare to celebrate, […]
The world around us seems to be changing daily as we navigate these incredibly unusual circumstances. So much uncertainty can leave us feeling as though the ground beneath us is shifting and what we did yesterday to maintain a sense of order and stability isn’t going to work today. There are still a few things […]
The holiday’s are full of wonderful opportunities to connect and celebrate with your family. They can also be complicated and stressful for those who are parenting children who have experienced loss. You may find yourself needing to respond with sensitivity to some big feelings at this time of year. Exploring Tips for Enjoying the Holidays with […]
For those of us parenting children with a history of trauma and loss, back to school can be a stressful time of year. We worry about how our child will cope with the changes and challenges this time of year represents and try our best to communicate effectively with teachers about what they need to be successful. If you are […]
Black History Month is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our role as adoptive parents in educating our black children and the community around them about black history. I asked our clinical therapist Annie Newman to think about her childhood experiences with learning black history. Annie had commented during our Parent Resource Event in celebration […]
Securely attached children are more confident and efficient learners because their minds are free from the primary task of attaching and able to focus on absorbing new concepts. Securely attached children are also better able to stay regulated in spite of the daily challenges they will encounter in a learning environment. Teachers can contribute to attachment […]
A Child’s Song is passionate about providing mentorship opportunities to adoptees. This passion evolved through our countless discussions with teenage, young adult and adult adoptees who describe with intensity their longing to be around others who ‘get it.’ They shared with us their stories of the profound emotional connection they discovered the first time they really […]
