Dads: 4 Ways to Put Your Kids First
Got something in your mind that makes you think you can be a perfect dad? Squash it. There is no way to be the perfect father, or brother or son…
How To Support A Male Survivor Of Child Sexual Abuse
According to a highly regarded study, one in six boys in the U.S. will experience sexual abuse before turning 18. Interestingly, the issue has long remained invisible due to societal myths about male sexual abuse and cultural “norms” around masculinity. Sexual victimization is often branded as a “women’s issue.” And it is! But, it is a men’s issue too. Ignoring the male side of sexual victimization leaves American society (and elsewhere) unable to comprehend the magnitude of male childhood sexual abuse. (more…)
Types of Sexual Abuse and Where to Turn for Help
Sexual abuse is a topic pretty much no one wants to think about, let alone talk about, though it happens every single day. How many times on the news do you see a formerly respected individual hiding behind their hands, being led to a police car with a headline about suspected child pornography or molestation charges? Often. (more…)
Forgotten Survivors: Adult Victims of Child Abuse
It’s a sad fact and one that many people try to forget, but everyday nearly 10,000 reports are made regarding child abuse and neglect. According to Child Help, a report is made every 10 seconds in the United States. Last year the reports filed against child abuse involved 6.6 million children. (more…)
Kids These Days: Tykes, Technology and Therapy
Childhood has changed drastically over the past few decades. With the introduction of video games, social media, and all sorts of technology, the digital era had a huge impact on kids and their traditional pastimes. (more…)
Fathers and Sons
The importance of a father-son relationship cannot possibly be overestimated.
The effect of this bond extends not only through the son’s adult life, but is also transferred to the generations to come, as the boy will become a father himself. (more…)
Reasons Your Son Might Be Acting The Way He Is
