The following article originally appeared on The Thoughtful Parent To say the last 18+ months of pandemic living has been stressful for parents and children is an understatement. Parents often wonder what impact this stress (and related stressors) will have on...
ACE/Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adverse Childhood Experiences – What are ACES?
Childhood is made up of experiences- good and bad- that shape who you will become as an adult. From the time we are born, we are being shaped as a person. The love and connection we feel with our families help us to become healthy, well-adjusted adults. When we are...
It’s Teen Mental Health Awareness Month: Let’s Talk About Teen Suicide and Depression
Did you know that suicide is the third leading cause of death for youth between the ages of 10 and 24, resulting in 4,513 deaths in just one year alone?  Further, in a survey of high school students, 13.8 percent reported that they...
The ACE Studies: Calculating the Effects of Child Abuse
A Note from American SPCC: April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, an annual observance in the United States dedicated to raising awareness and preventing child abuse. Did you know that each week, the equivalent of a...
How childhood trauma can affect mental and physical health into adulthood
"Safe, stable, nurturing relationships & environments are essential to prevent child maltreatment and to assure that children reach their full potential"Â -- CDC A Note from American SPCC:Â Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)...
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are a significant risk factor for substance use disorders and can impact prevention efforts.
"Safe, stable, nurturing relationships & environments are essential to prevent child maltreatment and to assure that children reach their full potential"Â -- CDC A Note from American SPCC:Â Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)...
Got Your ACE Score or Even Know What It Is?
"Safe, stable, nurturing relationships & environments are essential to prevent child maltreatment and to assure that children reach their full potential"Â -- CDC A Note from American SPCC:Â Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)...