by Nikole Seals | Parent Education
Childhood Trauma One of the most difficult truths of parenting is that you can’t always protect your child. An increasing number of children are exposed to acts of violence. Even witnessing traumatic events can leave kids feeling fearful and unsafe. If you think your... 
by Nikole Seals | Parent Education
Sibling Abuse Sibling abuse is one of the least reported forms of family violence. In past years, sibling abuse was considered a private family matter, not to be discussed outside the home. Today, it is recognized as one of the most common forms of family... by Nikole Seals | Parent Education
Child Abuse & Neglect Part II: Making a Report & Being a Protective Parent Would you make a child abuse report if you had suspicions? Reporting child abuse can feel scary and intimidating. Adults often hesitant to report concerns out of fear of getting... 
by Nikole Seals | Parent Education
Ten-year-old Matthew and his brother Patrick, age 12 like to rough-house. They wrestle and body slam one another and at least once a week, one of the boys is getting put in a choke-hold. Some parents consider this normal aggressive play between siblings. But how can... 
by Nikole Seals | Parent Education
Today is International Women’s Day and I decided I wanted to use this opportunity to bring awareness to an issue that’s having a profound impact on our girls and young women. It’s time we use our voice instead of allowing ourselves to be silenced and shamed. If we’re... 
by Nikole Seals | Parent Education
Much of the debate about vaccines safety is over the use of harmful chemicals and the questionable link between autism. Yet you rarely hear any discussion about the risks of getting vaccinated when you have a pre-existing condition. Your health at the time of...
