parenting

Talking to someone you care about when you think they may be experiencing suicidal thoughts is one of the most important and most courageous things you can do. But it’s not easy. Many people worry about saying the wrong thing, overstepping, or making the situation worse. These feelings are completely normal and valid. 

The truth is: you don’t have to have all the right words and talking about it actually helps save lives. 

Generational trauma is a term that’s become more familiar in recent years, yet its effects have rippled quietly through families and cultures for centuries. At its core, generational trauma refers to the emotional wounds, coping mechanisms, and patterns of behavior that are passed down from one generation to the next, often unconsciously. It shows up in the way families communicate (or don’t), handle stress, express emotion, and even how they view themselves and others.

Parenting is one of the most profound, challenging, and sacred roles a person can ever have. From the moment we discover we’re expecting, a flood of emotions hits: excitement, joy, fear, anxiety, and the ever-lurking question: Am I going to be a good parent?

We strive to prepare well: prenatal checkups, books on parenting, baby-proofing the house, and maybe even looking up the “right” preschool before the baby is born. We chase ideals. We want to be present, nurturing, calm, wise, protective, fun, and spiritual. In short—we want to be perfect.

Violent behavior and aggression in children and teenagers are distressing but needs to be addressed by parents and caregivers right away. Here are some causes and how to handle such behavior.