Each child grieves in different ways. Other than the fact that all children have unique personalities and viewpoints, additional factors that influence their reactions to loss can include their age, environment, previous experiences, and prior understanding of death (if they have any). Children … [Read more...]

Food should symbolize the many things every child needs and should be surrounded by: love, safety, security, and reliability. However, when children grow up with families that fail to fulfill those needs consistently, they often develop food trauma, which describes disordered eating habits and … [Read more...]

When children cannot live with their parents due to challenging situations, kinship care becomes more than a safety net—it is a lifeline. Kinship care is one alternative to foster care that instills a stable environment and helps children maintain a sense of identity. This guide defines and … [Read more...]