Ptsd Kids

Every parent will have to discipline a child at some stage. No matter how well behaved they are, they all have a moment when behavior lapses and falls below what is expected. In years gone by, it was the custom to use physical force to chastise children, but this has been shown to be ineffective and now parents look for other ways to deal with problems.

Growing up and learning the facts of life, children of PTSD parents can struggle for a lifetime, having had their developmental years marred by confusion and grief. Lack of open communication from a child's point of view may lead to costly therapy and the future expenses of children damaged by PTSD, as in broken homes, toxic relationships, and poor life choices.

Critical reading for parents, educators, and anyone wanting to understand the tragic epidemic of suicide—”a powerful book [that] will change people's lives—and, doubtless, save a few" (Newsday). The first major book in a quarter century on suicide—and its terrible pull on the young in...

You brought home an adorable Labrador Retriever, thinking they’d be the perfect family dog—loyal, loving, and obedient. But now, just a few weeks in, you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, and questioning your decision. Your Labrador is chewing up furniture, shoes, and anything left on the floor. They pull so hard on the leash that walks are a nightmare. Potty training isn’t working—you’re cleaning up accidents at 2 AM. The kids love the puppy, but it bites too hard during playtime. You’ve tried advice from blogs and YouTube, but it’s confusing and contradictory. Hiring a ...

You wake up with your jaw clenched. No nightmare—just your body knowing you have to call your mother today. The phone vibrates. Text from Mom: "Hope you're well, haven't heard from you in days. Grandma asked about you."Your stomach drops. Same feeling as when you were eight and had to apologize for breaking the good vase. Maybe you have kids now. Maybe you don't. Either way, something shifted—you started seeing the patterns. Why does every success feel like betrayal? Why do you sabotage good things before they arrive, accept scraps in relationships, stay years longer than you should? ...

Three starred reviews! A girl with cerebral palsy navigates loss, grief, and the aftermath of trauma following a school shooting in a world that wasn’t built for her in this “intimate, lyrical” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) novel in verse from Jamie Sumner, the acclaimed author of...

Behind The Badge: Living The Thin Blue Line Life Trilogy — Box Collection Behind The Badge is more than a trilogy—it’s a lifeline for law enforcement families, crafted from lived experience and deep empathy. This comprehensive box collection brings together three powerful volumes that navigate the emotional toll, relationship strain, and legacy impacts of a career in policing. Explore the Indie Volumes: Betrayed By the Badge delves into the hidden crisis of untreated mental health within law enforcement. Through unvarnished storytelling, it confronts generational trauma, breaks down ...

When Grown-Ups Hurt Inside: A Kid’s Guide to Understanding PTSD is a heartfelt and supportive resource created to help children understand what happens when a parent, guardian, or loved one lives with post-traumatic stress disorder. PTSD can feel invisible yet overwhelming, and for kids, the changes it causes in the adults they love can be confusing, frightening, and difficult to talk about. This book was written to shine a gentle light on those struggles, offering clear explanations, relatable guidance, and a reassuring voice that tells children they are never alone in this journey. In ...

A celebrated science and health reporter offers a wry, bracingly honest account of living with anxiety. A racing heart. Difficulty breathing. Overwhelming dread. Andrea Petersen was first diagnosed with an anxiety disorder at the age of twenty, but she later realized that she had been...

A moving new middle grade novel about childhood anxiety and grief, from the author of The Secrets of Blueberries, Brothers, Moose, and Me. Eleven-year-old Josh Duncan has never had much luck making friends--not the real kind, anyway. Moving to a new town is supposed to be a chance to leave...

From critically acclaimed Shaun David Hutchinson comes a “gripping, dynamic” (Booklist, starred review) portrayal of the oftentimes traumatic experience of growing up. Virgil Knox was attacked by a monster. Of course, no one in Merritt believes him. Not even after he stumbled into the busy...

** Contains the full text of all 6 of our divorce empowerment books! If you are dealing with an ex that has a personality disorder and don't know what you're going to do, this complete divorce handbook is for you. Based on real divorces, this book helps with: identifying which personality disorder your partner may have what to expect in court how to handle your ex and lawyers during the divorce how you can help your children and do what's best for them If you feel like no one understands what are dealing with in your divorce, we get it and can help. If the best advice you've gotten so far ...

This harrowing, and ultimately hopeful novel in verse sensitively depicts a girl's journey through the aftermath of abuse. One day after school, on the couch in the basement, Tori's uncle did something bad. Afterward, Tori tells her mom. Even though telling was a brave thing to do, her mom still...