Consider Ethan and Kevin (their names are pseudonyms to protect their privacy), two children that I worked with as an educator and researcher of trauma in schools. Ethan was abandoned by his mother at ...

As the school holidays approach, many Kenyan families are preparing their sons for initiation rites. But what if these cultural milestones trigger hidden fears instead of strength? One boy's quiet ...

My family went to family therapy once. And by once, I mean literally one time. I remember the four of us sitting in this dimly lit room with bay windows that overlooked the rotary in the center of ...

I recently posted "Navigating Childhood Trauma: Fact vs. Fiction" because childhood trauma is an important issue that sometimes gets confused or exaggerated. But it’s also possible to be missed and ...

A recent study published in Psychological Reports suggests that experiencing abuse or neglect during childhood is linked to specific changes in cognitive skills during young adulthood. The findings ...

For most young children, the sight and voice of a parent serve as a primary source of comfort and safety. A new study ...

When Deaf and hard of hearing children experience trauma, their families have a place to turn for help: Gallaudet's Deaf and ...

Generational wounds may live in our genes. New research suggests that childhood trauma leads to a difference in the epigenetics of a sperm cell, which can impact a child's development and also be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Childhood experiences shape who you are in ways you might not even realize. The way you handle your relationships as an adult, for ...