There is no question that talking to your children about sex can be an uncomfortable topic. However, it is a very important topic to discuss with children. Research shows that when parents or caregivers talk to their children about sex, they are more likely to be responsible, practice safe sex and not engage in high …
A few weeks ago, another Prevent Child Abuse America Chapter, PCA Arizona, posted this blog post about shifting the focus from a mandated reporter to a mandated supporter. According to Maryland law, mandated reporters, which include health practitioners, educators, human service workers, and police officers, are required to notify the Child Protective Services (CPS) or …
As children enter the adolescence stage of development, their need for strong social bonding with friends and peers often becomes a priority. Indeed, it is these social relationships that help our young teens form their own personal identities. In seeking out and forming friendships, they learn more about who they are and what their individual …
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As schools across Maryland have delayed re-opening, children will be spending many hours of their day behind a screen. Cyberbullying was on the rise before the COVID-19 pandemic and the stress caused by social isolation can create unique circumstances for some children to vent their frustration on line—and classmates become a target. Today’s technological advances …
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Today, this blog will discuss how to talk about race with your children. Parents, there is no easy way to discuss the topic of race and it can be sensitive and sometimes even a bit messy. Choosing whether to talk to your child about race is an option many parents, specifically those of color, don’t …
Good sleeping habits are crucial for promoting healthy child development. Along with providing the energy needed for appropriate growth and development, adequate sleep patterns improve behavior and other cognitive processes that support learning, memory, emotional regulation and attention. When children are not getting enough sleep, physical ailments like hypertension, obesity, depression and other bodily injuries …
Because of the current health crisis, it is a common place to see people wearing face masks in public. While wearing these masks is an important part of curbing the spread of infection and disease, your child may feel uncomfortable with the idea of wearing face masks when they go outside. Younger children, especially may …
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In many respects, the teenage years mirror a lot of the intellectual, social and emotional development that takes place during toddler hood. During both stages of development, children are learning exciting new skill sets, but are also testing boundaries in new and sometimes inappropriate ways. As teenagers assert their need for both freedom and independence, …
We are in mourning at The Family Tree today, not only over the senseless death of George Floyd, whose family and community held a memorial service in Minneapolis yesterday. We are in mourning over all of the injustices facing families and communities of color every day, families who have grown tired and weary of the …
Many families have been under tremendous stress and changes since the beginning of this pandemic. However, for single parents, the sudden change of having to adjust has been overwhelming and taxing on them mentally, physically and emotionally. From getting through the day to day life under quarantine while juggling working from home, remote learning, and …
