The Link Between Child Abuse and Substance Abuse

All forms of child abuse — physical, sexual, emotional, and neglect — can have severe and long-lasting consequences for individuals throughout their lives. For many adult survivors of child abuse, one of the potential impacts is substance abuse disorder (SUD)....

3 Ways to Teach Kids Self-Care

3 Ways to Teach Kids Self-Care “Self-care” is a term that gets thrown around a lot, and many even consider it’s a luxury. The truth is, self-care is actually a broad term that encapsulates many essential practices for maintaining good mental health and overall...

Lori Poland’s Memoir release

Lori Poland, CEO of EndCAN releases her memoir   Lori Poland EndCAN’s Chief Executive Officer  Released her Memoir this past July I Live Here is an intimate tale of survival, triumph, and empowerment. This inspirational memoir retells what happened during Lori’s four...

Connection Before Correction

Connection Before Correction By Sarah Jeanne Browne Connection Before Correction is positive discipline that focuses on the power of love over lecturing. Children need to feel like they matter and that their voice is heard. Prioritize the relationship before the...

Encouraging Open Communication with Your Children

Encouraging Open Communication with Your Children Written by Aiesha Hemeda   Sometimes young children may not know how to properly express their emotions or communicate them to you. For younger children, more complex emotions such as frustration, anxiety, or...