Video: 4 ways to stay calm
This video was originally recorded for capafirstresponse.org to add to their library of resources for parents who are experiencing not…
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Why I Wrote “Decoding Aggression, Complex Behaviours, and Brain-Based Disabilities” Maude Champage
As an adoptive parent and as a professional dedicated to supporting children, youth, and their families, I’ve spent years observing…
Fellowship Work – Al Coates
The start point is my own home, we’re a family made through fostering and adoption. How that came about is…
Is it conflict – or something more? Understanding couple relationship dynamics
As co-founder of We Are Amity CIC, I’m often asked the same question: “Is this parental conflict, or is it…
Adoption is in crisis — and change is no longer optional | Fiona Wells | The PATCH Steering Group
Adoption is in crisis — and change is no longer optional. We’ve created a full report and an executive…
Violence against Grandparents: Finding out more
I am very pleased to post this information and request from Dr Amanda Holt, who has been instrumental in bringing…
Safeguarding in practice?
This post from Michaela Booth comes at just the right time, following nicely from last week’s post. With thanks to…
Child to Parent Violence: Job Opportunity in London
DVIP currently have a vacancy for a part-time Young People’s Service Practitioner (female only), working across London. The service…
Educating the educators – School Governors
I’m very pleased to reblog this first post from a new site by Gareth Marr, about support for adopted children…
Something to celebrate!
This week I celebrate one year of this blog. When I first became aware of the issue of parent abuse,…