Blog Posts
What is trauma?
Trauma affects many students in our classrooms, kids in our care, and children in our communities, yet it often goes unnoticed or misunderstood. You may have heard the term “trauma,” but perhaps its full impact isn’t always clear. What is Trauma? Trauma often involves experiencing or witnessing an event in which a person believes his/her…
How Attachment is Formed: The Dance of Connection
The Beginning of Attachment From the moment they are born, babies have a variety of needs: they need to be fed, soothed, changed, and interacted with. These basic needs are essential for an infant’s survival and development. Caregivers respond to these needs continuously throughout the day. Every time they feed, soothe, play with, or comfort…
Attachment Styles: How they Form and Their Effects
Have you ever wondered why some children struggle with trusting adults or forming close relationships? Maybe one child you work with is withdrawn and quiet, while another has a short fuse and frequent outbursts. These behaviors might be linked to their early experiences and how those shaped their ability to seek comfort and safety from…
