childhood trauma

Childhood Adversity and Adult Obesity: Understanding the Long-Term Impact

A new study links childhood adversity to adult obesity. Learn how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can affect long-term health, and what parents can do to protect their children.

8 Common Phrases That Quietly Hurt Kids Emotionally

Discover 8 common phrases that may point to emotional neglect in childhood, and how recognizing them can be the first step toward healing.

Preschool Teacher Instructs Little Girls to Spit on Naughty Boy

A Kindergarten teacher in Henan, China has been suspended after she told 17 students to spit on a naughty classmate.

Singapore coffee-shop 'uncle' shows obscene videos to 2 young girls, traumatises them

"He was staring at the older girl and excited to see the kid expression."

Childhood Trauma: How It May Affect Health for a Lifetime

There is nothing more grim than a traumatised child, but what is more disturbing is the effect that the experience has on health in adulthood. Read about the effects of childhood trauma and tips on how to help kids deal with it.