The Hidden Cause of Aggression in Children
By Shirley Sanguino Ever wondered why there are children who display a calm demeanor and others who exhibit more aggression? If so, have you taken the time to think of what has led this child to become this way? There are many contributors, such as health problems,...
Childhood Domestic Violence’s Connection To Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Who do you think of first when you hear the term post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? Do most people think of a combat soldier, the war-hardened veteran? Or do they think of a child that is growing up with domestic violence? Did you know that both the soldier and...
Sidney C’s Story: Growing Up With Childhood Domestic Violence
Sidney Cooper is a young woman who has seen enough anger and violence for a lifetime. She grew up with Childhood Domestic Violence. At its heart, Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) occurs when a person grows up living in a home with domestic violence (DV). CDV is...
8 Signs a Child is Living With Domestic Violence at Home
Did you know about one in seven children grow up living with domestic violence in their homes? Fortunately, research suggests that if these children have a caring adult in their lives, they are much more likely to be resilient against the negative effects of Childhood...
The Hidden Cause of Many Behavioral Disorders in Children
Do you know a child who exhibits a behavioral disorder, such as anxiety, depression, aggression, or social withdrawal? Researchers have found that Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are the root of many behavioral disorders, but there’s one ACE that many people...
Women’s Health Month & Mother’s Day: How Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) can impact you and your child’s health
May is Women’s Health Month and this weekend is Mother’s Day. The wish is that everyone enjoys time with their moms, or celebrates them in memory. Yet, many women, who grew up with Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV), or experience domestic violence (DV), do not find...
5 Mental Health Tips for People Who Grew Up With Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV)
Did you grow up in a home with domestic violence when you were a child? If so, you grew up with Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV). Because May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we want to discuss how growing up with domestic violence can have a significant impact on...
4 Facts to Know About Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and we want to share some facts you may not know about abuse and childhood trauma. 1. Child abuse and Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) are two different things. When you read the phrase “Childhood Domestic Violence,” what do you...
A Valentine’s Message from Linda Olson, PhD: The Journey through Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV), Domestic Violence and Ending the Cycle
Valentine’s Day is often hard for many people out there. But if you grew up with Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) and are also enduring a violent relationship in adulthood, it can be the worst day of the year. Children who grow up with domestic violence are 2-3x more...
Can Children Experience Depression?
Written by Shirley Sanguino Often, we find ourselves wondering, how can a child be depressed? What could possibly be contributing to their depression at such a young age? As someone who experienced childhood depression, I know it can be pretty difficult to feel all...