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What does the “FREEZE” Response look like?

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You Do Not Control What Someone Remembers

"Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression." -Haim Ginott.

During a local business networking meeting, my friend John shared the following:

"I actually have a wife, but at the moment I...

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What does the 'FLIGHT' response look like?

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How to be a Better Parent: Successful Beliefs

Becoming a better parent is possible and within reach. Breaking toxic parenting or relationship cycles is manageable. It takes hard work and awareness. I will share with you 3 helpful beliefs to adopt as you begin your...

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What does a “FIGHT” response look like?

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What does the ‘Fight’ trauma response look like? When is it adaptive and maladaptive?

 

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Knowing about Trauma response in adults helps parents.

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What is an ACE score: Parenting knowledge

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The following information expands our knowledge of what childhood trauma is and its impact. 

 

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Understanding Childhood Trauma and its Impact

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What are regulation, co-regulation, dysregulation, and auto-regulation?

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Why positive parenting methods are criticized

Parents who choose to use positive parenting technics might be criticized. However, I think that we can agree that history shows us that new techniques and methods are scary. It takes a lot of work to go against the grain....

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Feeling Like a Bad Mother? You have Choices.

You are feeling like a bad mother, but I want to tell you you’re not a bad parent. And just to prove it- here are some questions to start reframing parenting. (Especially if you're new at practicing positive...

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Where can I find the parenting manual?

Every family embarks on the journey of parenthood armed with their own set of challenges and triumphs, crafting a personalized parenting manual in the process.

Your mindset on parenting can either foster power...

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