Is Your Child Being Abused?

Is Your Child Being Abused? Know the Signs   The stories are shocking and appalling. Catholic clergy abusing children, a former USA Gymnastics doctor sexually abusing hundreds of young athletes, a beloved pediatrician abusing children, and multiple reports of...

Identifying Child Abuse and Neglect

Understanding the 4 Types of Child Abuse and Neglect   Things aren’t always what they seem. Most people hate the thought that children are abused and neglected, but it’s not necessarily easy to detect. But to raise awareness on the health, mental health, and...

Tips for Parenting Abused or Neglected Children

8 Tips for Parenting Abused or Neglected Children Parenting comes with many challenges. Whether dealing with temper tantrums, adolescent angst, or teen rebellion, it’s hard work that can often have you second-guessing your efforts. Parenting a child who’s been abused...

The Age of Consent

The Age of Consent My name is Zoë Grimes and I am 21 years old. I am very passionate about social injustice, feminism, and rape culture. I, unfortunately, have intense personal experience with these matters. When I was 16, I was sexually taken advantage of by someone...

Healing From Childhood Abuse: Is It Possible?

It seems like a simple question. Our bodies can usually heal from broken bones and torn ligaments if appropriately treated. Does the same ring true for survivors of childhood abuse? The answer depends on many factors. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are known to...