As many as ten million children witness violence between their caregivers each year. Parents involved in a violent relationship may think that the fighting does not affect their children or may not be aware their children know about the violence.
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A victim cannot control their abuser and violence, however, they can plan for how they will respond to future incidents and other patterns of abuse.
Domestic violence can happen in any neighborhood, income level, or background and manifests its self in a variety of ways. Domestic violence is incredibly complex; yet one commonality that remains the same is that in relationships in which domestic violence is occurring, one person desires to control another emotionally, physically, financially, or otherwise.
Read MoreIt is incredibly hard to understand why some victims do not leave their abusers. However, abusers more often than not go to extremes to prevent the victims from leaving. It is a fact that leaving an abuser is the most dangerous time for a victim of domestic violence.
Read MoreIt is important to know the warning signs of abuse in a friend, family member, etc. and this includes the more subtle signs. Domestic violence can occur in any relationship and sometimes goes overlooked. Domestic violence manifests itself in many forms and no two relationships will ever be the same. However, there are some common warning signs of abuse...
Read MoreWondering how you can help give back during Domestic Violence Awareness Month?
Read MoreOctober is around the corner and which means so is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! If you are a survivor, a parent or sibling, or know of somebody who has suffered abuse; or if you are simply just concerned about the issue, this month is the time to come together and help support victims.
Read MoreCo-Parenting with your ex after the divorce is sometimes the hardest part. Communicating and dealing with your ex after divorce is a given when you have children together.
Read MoreThe list of supplies always seems endless, and it is hard to estimate how much we need to buy for our kids. Did you know the average parent spends $600 per kid on back to school supplies?!
Read MoreThe controversy that surrounds where a baby sleeps has developed into two camps. Put her in a crib, some people say, and you'll deprive her of necessary, reassuring contact. Put her in the parents' bed, others maintain, and she'll never learn to be independent.
Read MoreSummer is here, and the outdoor fall sport season is coming quickly. This means pool time and all of the outside adventures for the kids in your life. Sometimes walking down the drugstore aisle looking for the sunscreen for your little one can become daunting as you realize all the options.
Read MoreThe bill, HB17-1035, adds victims of sexual assault and stalking to the group of people eligible to break their leases for safety concerns, and also adds additional types of acceptable
Read MoreThis past April, Colorado became the only state in the nation to allow Colorado Works (our version of TANF) recipients to receive full child support payments with no impact on their cash benefits.
Read MoreThe Colorado Children's Hospital recently wrote a great article about how to handle summertime if the kids in your life may not like traditional, sport-centered activities. Sometimes it's hard as a parent to get your child outside and moving, and Dr. Stuart offers some tips on how to get them out there.
Read MoreAlways start with, "I believe you." It is important to support your loved one going through a difficult time, your support can help them get the help they need.
Read More“The goal is to create one place where victims can go, where all the services are under one roof,” Casey Gwinn, President of Alliance for Hope International
Read MoreYour little words of wisdom, actions, and conversations with the child in your life dramatically create the framework for the future of your relationship. What you say and what you do decides that relationship.
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Why is it that so often, a victim who has a temporary restraining order, days before the Permanent Restraining Order Hearing, dismisses their case?
Being a parent is a 24/7 job, and sometimes it's easy to lose sight of how important your words are to your children. There are the inevitable moments where all the "Brush your teeth!"'s start to run together.
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