“By channeling our energy towards something bigger than ourselves, we discover our own strength, and our energy comes back to us.” (from chapter 3 of my upcoming book). Sometimes the Best Thing You Can Do for Yourself is to Help Someone Else By transforming your...
How Many U.S. Children Are Affected by Childhood Domestic Violence Every year in the United States, around 5 million children live in homes where domestic violence is present. These children are not only directly exposed to conflict between caregivers but often bear...
Contributed by Ann Cuthbert Livingston Parents Have a Part to Play in Ending Childhood Domestic Violence I write these words to you…my fellow parents. I write them, not as a professional or someone with a degree, but as a mom of 5 children who were a part of this...
In the Spotlight – Roger Lockridge Lewisburg, WV Child Advocate Fitness Expert & Writer, Bodybuilding.com Memories of Violence at Home Can Follow You Through to Adulthood Some of Roger’s earliest memories, dating back to the early ’80s, are memories of the...
By guest blogger Caroline Abbott Growing Up in a Violent Home Affects the Development of Your Brain I came upon some articles recently that describe the neurobiological effects of experiencing violence in childhood. According to one article, when a child experiences...
