Of the multiple parenting techniques and philosophies that have evolved — authoritative, attachment, helicopter, neglectful, and permissive — positive parenting is celebrated as a proven way to reduce child abuse. In addition, a growing body of evidence suggests that building the skills necessary for positive parenting helps protect children from violence within the family system.

Prevention of Abuse Among Children with Disabilities By Aiesha Hemeda   As always, it is important to spread awareness and end the stigma of silence that surrounds child abuse and neglect. Children...

Spring and Summer Activities To Keep Kids Engaged & Parents (Mostly) Stress-Free   Spring has arrived and summer is almost here, which means many kids will soon be out of school. Even if...

The Road to Justice: Holding Abusers Accountable   Over the last several years, the media has reported on numerous child sexual abuse claims and trials. Frequently, the cases center on abuses...

How Teachers can Recognize the Signs & Support Abused and Neglected Children By Aiesha Hemeda Educators play a crucial role in supporting and defining the success of their students. It is...

Delayed Disclosure of Child Sex Abuse: Why Children Don’t Tell Recent news coverage of high-profile child sex abuse cases, like those of Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew, has generated a lot of...

Staying Informed and Protecting Your Child from Online Predators  Written by Aiesha Hemeda   Social media has implemented itself into multiple aspects of our everyday lives, it has created the...

Empowering Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Through Community   Humans are, by nature, social beings. We live together as family units and as part of a community. We work in teams. When disasters...