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Parent Café: “It Stops With Me: Resilient Parenting through Generational Trauma”

  • Post author:Family Futures
  • Post published:January 6, 2026
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Our next Parent Café is taking place on Sunday, January 18 from 1-5 PM at Tia's Play Cafe. The theme of the conversation is "It Stops With Me: Resilient Parenting…

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Understanding Trauma and Practicing Resilience

  • Post author:Family Futures
  • Post published:January 6, 2026
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How does our past shape our future? Join us for an interactive community training session at Treetops Collective on Friday, January 23. Led by Brooke Aernouts (Trauma and Resilience Coordinator…

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📚Advanced Relationship Abuse Support Group

  • Post author:Family Futures
  • Post published:November 12, 2025
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This 6-week educational advanced support group is for survivors of relationship abuse who have completed a cycle of Safe Haven Ministries' Relationship Abuse Support Group or have participated in similar…

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Read more about the article Conquering Seperation Anxiety: A Back-to-School Guide for Preschool Parents

Conquering Seperation Anxiety: A Back-to-School Guide for Preschool Parents

  • Post author:Marilyn Kehr
  • Post published:August 5, 2024
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Separation anxiety usually occurs when someone is going through a major transition. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, fear, and uncertainty. For instance, children entering preschool for the first…

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Community Resoure Fair

  • Post author:Marilyn Kehr
  • Post published:August 1, 2024
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Connect with a variety of community resources all in one place. Local organizations will be available to discuss different support options for many areas of life.

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Read more about the article Little Kids, Big Feelings

Little Kids, Big Feelings

  • Post author:Marilyn Kehr
  • Post published:July 29, 2024
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It's always exciting to see our children grow and reach new milestones. While we usually follow general developmental patterns for guidance, it's important to recognize that every baby experiences the…

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Read more about the article 6 Calming Techniques for Meltdowns

6 Calming Techniques for Meltdowns

  • Post author:Marilyn Kehr
  • Post published:June 26, 2024
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As caregivers, we all know how tough it can be when our child has a meltdown. It's often an overwhelming and stressful experience for both the child and the adult.…

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Read more about the article Child Abuse Prevention Month: What is Emotional Abuse & Neglect? (Part Two)

Child Abuse Prevention Month: What is Emotional Abuse & Neglect? (Part Two)

  • Post author:Olivia Trappen
  • Post published:April 26, 2024
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This is part two to a blog about emotional abuse and neglect in children. Click here to read Part One! The previous blog covered examples of different kinds of abuse…

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Read more about the article Child Abuse Prevention Month: What is Emotional Abuse & Neglect? (Part One)

Child Abuse Prevention Month: What is Emotional Abuse & Neglect? (Part One)

  • Post author:Olivia Trappen
  • Post published:April 26, 2024
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April is the month designated to focus on preventing child abuse by raising community awareness of the problem. To be very clear, no community is exempt from its occurrence. People…

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Read more about the article Supporting Children Through Grief

Supporting Children Through Grief

  • Post author:Olivia Trappen
  • Post published:April 3, 2024
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The following story mentions cancer and the death of a parent to young children. Please remember to take care of yourself in whatever way that means to you, before and/or…

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