Stories, articles, and resources for parents under stress.
Stories for Parents Under Stress
November 11, 2019 by
Posts Tagged: Toxic Stress
Act Now, Pay Later – When my son entered foster care, I couldn’t think, plan, or stay calm
March 01, 2017 by
Before my son entered foster care, I was working full time and going to school full time. I was known for multi-tasking. I never kept a calendar but I could make all appointments and never be late. I was on it. But once child welfare got involved in my life, things went sideways real fast.
After I lost my son, it was like I lost control over my body and mind. I couldn’t focus. I couldn’t … Read More
When Stress Is Toxic – Bringing the science of child development into child welfare
March 01, 2017 by
BY JEANETTE VEGA with Dominique Arrington and Sharkkarah Harrison
When children are removed from home, parents feel a level of grief and stress that can hardly be explained. Then they often face more stress, with things like losing a job because of mandated services, losing housing and juggling multiple services.
When our bodies feel too much pressure and threat, stress can put us in an “act now, think later” mentality that makes it even harder to … Read More