Child Abuse and NeglectTite, R. (1993). How teachers define and respond to child abuse: The distinction between theoretical and reportable cases. Child Abuse & Neglect, 18, 11-25.Tite R: How teachers define and respond to child abuse: the distinction between theoretical and reportable cases....
When we are ‘good mothers,’ we begin to define ourselves by our mothering. While this can be positive and can encourage us to fulfill our role responsibly, by totally adopting that definition we can forget all the other aspects of ‘me.’ When we are our role, when that role is chall...
“You can’t define it, and since you can’t define it, how can you tell a person (to recognize) what they’re doing?” said Hershel Swinger, who directs a child-abuse resource center at Cal State Los Angeles. “It’s like smoking or eating. It’s so habitual that the person has...
The Center for Disease Control has estimated that over half of our nation's children have experienced at least one or two types of childhood trauma. That adversity can have lasting effects. When I began to have opportunities to speak and advocate for students and for teachers, I found myself...
How do you define an overprotective parent? Overprotective parent wants to protect their children from harm, physical pain, unhappiness, rejection, hurt feelings, failure, and disappointments. When it comes to their children, these parents are fearful of everything. This can lead to feelings of ov...
For that matter, I still need to flesh out this front end a bit more, by showing a list of all the speakers and then allowing the user to drill down into a specific one -- the classic "master-detail" approach that so many applications use (and abuse). To do ...
But what does self-care have to do with boundaries? Solitude allows you to reflect on your life and your values. The time you set aside for self-care can help bring more clarity into your relationships with other people, ultimately helping you define your boundaries. To many, this may ...
Parallel parenting impacts children positively by preventing exposure to marital violence. Violent homes often contribute to difficulties in interpersonal communication and problem-solving, according to a 2004 study titled “Marital Violence, Co-Parenting, and Family-Level Processes in Relation to Children’...
While co-parenting can be beneficial, there are situations where it isn’t safe or possible. If there is a history of abuse, neglect, or any form of violence, the safety of you and your children must come first. Recognizing warning signs is crucial to protecting your family. ...
In a literal sense, the question is asking how you would define such a goal. But in another sense, it’s asking why the goal is significant or important to you. It might be helpful to jot down some bullet points that you might want to build on in your response. You might end up ...