Children

FAMILY TIME

Published October 17, 2015 | By Beth L Barnett

Every family has favorite dinners. Ours is lobster and artichoke. Both are an acquired tastes, so it is really important to start em young.

Andy came to visit from Massachusetts this week. He brought enough one and one-half pound lobster… Continue reading →

HARMING KANSAS KIDS

Published August 9, 2015 | By Beth L Barnett

New data was released last month detailing the tremendous impact repeated sweeps have had on funding for children’s programs since 1999. The KEY Fund, which would have a balance of approximately $200 million had all funding promises been honored, will… Continue reading →

Lynn Barnett says: The Power of Positive Touch

Published November 16, 2013 | By Beth L Barnett

Dear Readers,

I think this article is so important I’ve reprinted it with the permission of Lynn Barnett, a therapist that works with foster and adopted children all day every day. She is an expert in her field, and what… Continue reading →

NY Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

Published February 1, 2013 | By Beth L Barnett

A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a volunteer who becomes the child’s voice in court. The volunteer “has one mission: to make sure that children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect, do not… Continue reading →

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Parenting An Attachment Disorder Child

Published October 7, 2011 | By Beth L Barnett

Published September 27, 2011 | By Lynn Barnett (This article is so important I felt it warranted reprinting here. Beth)

Parenting children who have attachment and trauma histories is just plain exhausting. Each family admits that there are days… Continue reading →

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