“Spanking was a common form of discipline in my home and my school. I got spanked all the time and look how I turned out – I have a successful career, a great marriage and […]

Talking with a child about big emotions may feel complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. Children regularly look to parents and caregivers for guidance, especially in tough situations when they’re feeling scared or overwhelmed. [...]

The continual uncertainty and stress caused by COVID-19 is impacting families in many ways. Social distancing can be especially challenging for teenagers, who may feel isolated from classmates, friends and romantic partners. We know that teens used […]

As a parent, you do everything you can to protect your children. From making them eat their veggies to monitoring their online activity, you want to help them to grow up healthy and safe. One […]

Coercive control is a form of abuse that perpetrators use against their children after their ex-partner has separated from them. Coercive control can include violence, threats, intimidation, stalking, monitoring, emotional abuse and manipulation, interwoven with periods of seemingly caring and generous behavior as part of the overall abuse.

Holidays may look different for many of us because of COVID-19. There may also be heightened tension because of election results or conflicting political views amongst family members.

If you know a friend or family member in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, it may feel natural to tell them to “just leave.” After all, you’re looking out for your loved one and want […]

In today’s world, we are more interconnected than ever. Our smart phones provide unlimited access to nearly everything: basic phone calls and texts, social media, banking, GPS, online shopping, and more. Over the last decade, […]

The Polish film premiered on Netflix in June 2020 and is based on the bestselling novel, 365 dni, written by Blanka Lipinska. The film, titled 365 Days, is categorized as an erotic drama and is […]

When you think about the terms “domestic violence” or “intimate partner violence,” what comes to mind? Probably a male abuser and a female victim, because that is what we typically see on the news, in […]