Navigating a family member’s substance use disorder can be challenging at any age. However, child development theory and research tell us that children process stressful events differently based on their unique developmental stage. This article will review common trauma responses followed by tips for education, prevention, and mentoring for the age & stage: PRETEENS
Navigating a family member’s substance use disorder can be challenging at any age. However, child development theory and research tell us that children process stressful events differently based on their unique developmental stage. This article will review common trauma responses followed by tips for education, prevention, and mentoring for the age & stage: EARLY ELEMENTARY (ages 5-8)
Navigating a family member’s substance use disorder can be challenging at any age. However, child development theory and research tell us that children process stressful events differently based on their unique developmental stage. This article will review common trauma responses followed by tips for education, prevention, and mentoring for the age & stage: PRESCHOOLERS (ages 2-4)
Navigating a family member’s substance use disorder can be challenging at any age. However, child development theory and research tell us that children process stressful events differently based on their unique developmental stage. This article will review common trauma responses followed by tips for education, prevention, and mentoring for the age & stage: INFANTS & TODDLERS (ages 0-2)
Navigating a family member’s substance use disorder can be challenging at any age. However, child development theory and research tell us that children process stressful events differently based on their unique developmental stage. This article will review common trauma responses followed by tips for education, prevention, and mentoring at each developmental stage.
Engaging in conversations about death and dying with children can feel challenging and complicated. When Hope Changes aids caregivers in providing honest information to kids about their own or a loved one's terminal condition. The story includes blanks for customization, and it offers extensive guidance on preparing children for the challenges of a loved one's end-stage disease in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Our Baby is Loved is a playful, yet poignant tool that can help children process and explore the complexity of a serious perinatal diagnosis. This book can be used by families to share information about a complicated pregnancy with children, knowing the outcome is uncertain, and can help families feel empowered to give children the gift of honest information as it pertains to their medically complicated pregnancy.
Lambi Learns About Addiction: A Book About Prevention is a 36-page, colorfully illustrated picture book written to help children ages 3-12 cope with a parent’s addiction. The story features the endearing character Lambi, who comes to life through the vibrant and engaging illustrations created by well-known artist Kellie Montana of Greenbrier, Tennessee.
My Best Friend Teddy is a story that normalizes the grief process for children. The story models Max’s grief journey as he tries to make sense over the loss of his best friend Teddy. Despite the pain and the complexities of grief, Max discovers a way to live a life with meaning and purpose. In finding gratitude for the friendship they shared as well as ways to continue to feel connected to Teddy, Max finds a way to live without, and yet with, his best friend. This picture book is most suitable for children ages 4-10 years old who have suffered any type of loss.
Good Grief Parenting provides guidance, assurance, skills, and tools you need to support your young grieving child and yourself as you heal. With hope and confidence, you can live forward toward a future bright with possibilities and even joy.