Early Learning Blog
Do You Know the Warning Signs of Domestic Violence?
To honor survivors of domestic violence and bring awareness to those who are still suffering, Children’s Home is sharing this article to highlight this important issue.
Through our Parent Support program, Children’s Home helps victims of domestic violence move past crisis to create a safe and stable home for themselves and their children. Children’s Home also offers domestic abuse educational groups for men, women and teens to help perpetrators eliminate abusive behaviors and create healthier relationships.... Read more
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
To honor survivors of domestic violence and bring awareness to those who are still suffering, Children’s Home is sharing this story to highlight this important issue.... Read more
Hubbs Early Learning Center wins Literacy Award
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Children’s Home is proud to announce that our Hubbs Early Learning Center is the 2011 recipient of the Minnesota Literacy Council’s “Community Partnership Award.”... Read more |
Parenting Adopted Teens
Brian Stawarz, MA, is director of the Individual & Family Counseling program at Children’s Home Society & Family Services. Because adoption is a lifelong journey that adds unique dimensions to every family, he facilitates the monthly Parenting Teens group to help adoptive parents navigate their relatioships with their teens. Questions about the group can be directed to Brian at 651.255.2226. ... Read more
A Committment to be Strong and Peaceful
Tara* was referred to the Children’s Home ‘Strong & Peaceful Families’ program following an incident of domestic violence with the father of her youngest child, 6-year old Karin*.
When Karin’s father was released from the Ramsey County workhouse, Tara decided that it was important for Karin to have her father in her life and in the family home. Initially, Tara and Karin’s father were able to focus their energy and attention on their joint desire to have a positive environment for their daughter.... Read more
Parenting Support
Josiah* was 2 when he came into our early childhood intensive mental health program. This is a therapeutic preschool setting for children who have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder. Children’s Home aims to intervene early in a child’s life to prevent more intense problems later.
Parenting a child with mental health concerns can be taxing. Some families lack essential parenting skills or need to learn specific techniques to better care for their child’s special needs. Children’s Home provides that extra support.... Read more
Wakanheza
I was riding in the back of the bus mid-afternoon a few weeks ago. I noticed a young mom get on the bus with a stroller, many bags and a very active son. The boy was tired, loud and pushing his mom’s buttons. She tried very hard to redirect his behavior, but it was clear to me that the “audience” of bus riders was causing her additional stress. I watched as her shoulders raised and her voice became tense and urgent towards the boy. I worried about her ability to cope in the situation.... Read more
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