Philosophy, Approach, Tools

Humanity is elevated when parents and children grow naturally into leaders who are inspired to solve problems creatively, nurture cooperation, show others compassion, and build thriving communities. The global problems of violence and racial and social injustice are rooted in disconnection. We aim to heal big ruptures manifested in the world by helping children, parents, and professionals recover from personal disconnection through a unique set of trauma-responsive, relationship-based caregiving tools that have decades of evidence behind them.

Easier said than done.

Our communities’  parents, caregivers, and all who care for children lack necessary societal support, making caregiving work more difficult amounting to additional stress. Parents’ needs have been systematically neglected, and they often face challenges that lead to deep feelings of loneliness and isolation. There is not enough support for the work of raising children or enough support or information to do the work well.

Additionally, educators and healthcare professionals have been under-resourced, and are burning out in high numbers. Trauma-responsive caregiving and peer-support tools that respond to the emotional needs of adults and the children in their care are critical to sustaining strong communities of caregivers and disrupting the transmission of trauma from generation to generation. When adults who care for children are well-supported, they become the secure and steady emotional leaders of their families. This creates a ripple effect that allows whole communities to thrive.

If we are to transform society into a just and cooperative one, there is no avenue more effective than empowering parents to heal from hurt, connect deeply with their children, and lead their families and communities.