What Parents Need to Know about Child Sexual Abuse

WHAT ARE THE STATISTICS FOR THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF CHILDREN?

  1. The sexual abuse of children happens frequently- 1 of every 4 girls and 1 of every 6 boys has suffered some type of sexual abuse before the age of 18.
  2. 75% of abuse cases have been committed by members of the family or persons in the victim’s “ circle of trust.”
  3. 23% of those committing the abuse are under 18 years of age.
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Dealing With Children’s Fears And The News

I was recently a guest on Telemundo’s national morning show Un Nuevo Dia and was asked to help their TV audience process the previous day’s terrorist attacks in Brussels with their children.  Here is the script, since I feel that this is relevant information for all families.

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Laughter Can Rewrite Family History

This month will make my family and I one year anniversary of being a blended family. This is truly worth a celebration. I would be lying if I said it was all peaches and cream. During the past year we have had our share of family woes. There were some days that were just downright overwhelming; I asked myself what the hell did I get myself into?

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How Not To Raise Darth Vader

Ever wonder if you are raising a villain? 

Do you love Stars Wars and want to understand it from a child development point of view?  

Get the answers to both of these questions in these videos:

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Rockin’ the Back to School Craze with Mind, Body & Soul Awareness

This is a special blog for all the parents in our community! In writing it I wanted to leverage all I’ve learned through my mindfulness practice, as well as my deep knowledge of nature’s elements that are inherent in us all and always at work (for or against us!). Wouldn’t it be great to approach this Back to School season with grace and ease? In fact, wouldn’t it be great to rise above the stress and gain energy, productivity, and peace? YES, it’s possible! Give this mind, body & soul approach a try and let me know how it goes!

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