by Valerie | Oct 29, 2024 | Guest Interviews
Adoption isn’t always what you might think, and I’ve seen this firsthand. On the latest episode of Her Desired Haven with LaShaundra, I had the chance to share my journey through adoption, including the challenges and lessons that come with parenting kids who’ve...
by Valerie | Oct 29, 2024 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources
Transforming Despair Into Hope: A Guide for Families Dealing with the Complexities of Managing Challenging Behavior As parents and caregivers, we want to make sure that our child is equipped to lead a fulfilling life. But when your child is working through trauma,...
by Valerie | Oct 8, 2024 | Childhood Trauma, Parent Resources
Plus Tips to Help Them Through This Sometimes Chaotic Time of Year Many of us view the holiday season as a time of joy and love. But for children with trauma, that often isn’t the case. The holiday season brings extra stressors and triggers for your child with trauma....
by Valerie | Sep 24, 2024 | Parent Resources
Why Teaching a Teen About How Their Brain Works Helps! Teenage years are some of the most difficult developmentally. There are a lot of changes going on in the body due to hormonal changes, the brain rewiring, and the impact of peer pressure becomes much more...
by Valerie | Sep 17, 2024 | Guest Interviews
Delve deep into the complexities and healing paths of childhood trauma in this episode, where I share my personal and professional journey as a devoted father, author, and trauma expert. We explore the importance of understanding and nurturing children through trauma,...
