The holidays can be a whirlwind of activities for both parents and children. There’s shopping to do, parties to attend, community festivals to enjoy – which all should be magical and exciting, right?But, what if just the thought of going to a crowded mall,...
Nearly 35 million U.S. children have experienced one or more types of childhood trauma, reports National Survey of Children’s Health (NHCS). Studies show trauma is toxic to children’s developing brains and inhibits their ability to learn in the...
Paris. San Bernardino. Could it happen in Redondo Beach or in Los Angeles? The threat of terrorism closed Mira Costa High and Aurelia Pennekamp Elementary last week. Today, the entire Los Angeles Unified School District closed their doors after police identified...
