violence-proofing our young'ns!

Raising a Nonviolent Child
Six core strengths every child needs to be humane and to protect herself from violence.
By Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D.; Introduction by Lisa Feder-Feitel

When Kids Can't Relate

Tough Questions for Difficult Times

School shootings and the graphic violence we all see in the media change the way adults and children view the world -- from bright and full of promise to a dark and potentially dangerous place. Even at the tender age of two, a child may experience a bully's threat or imitate his favorite cartoon character and tackle a friend in the playground. Exposure to violence can change the way children feel, act, and behave. Yet some children are more resistant than others and a rare few are immune. (more...)