Posts by Emily Lammers
What Can I Expect from My Child?
Child development is tricky. Each milestone—from learning to walk to mastering social skills—requires patience, practice, and sometimes setbacks. It’s crucial to respect each child’s unique journey, providing support and guidance tailored to their individual needs without pushing beyond their current capabilities to foster healthy development.
Read MoreShould I Expect My 6-Year-Old to Do Their Own Laundry?
When parenting school-aged children, we tend to think about if we are preparing them for independence in adulthood. Hear from Ashley Wagner, Director of Occupational Therapy at FamilyForward on how she has gauged a child’s readiness, interest, and capability to determine appropriate developmental expectations.
Read MoreVideo: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma
Today, one in seven children will become a victim of abuse or neglect, perpetuating a cycle of intergenerational harm. Discover how FamilyForward is actively working to break this cycle and support vulnerable children and families in St. Louis.
Read MoreBuilding a Path Towards Hope and Healing
FamilyForward was awarded a challenge match from The Bolger Foundation to fund the first phase of a sensory path installation at our Developmental Trauma Campus.
Read MoreStrengthening Family Bonds
May 15th marks the International Day of Families, a moment to reflect on issues impacting families around the world and to promote ways to strengthen familial bonds and support systems. Read how the FamilyForward team likes to strengthen bonds with their loved ones.
Read MoreFamilyForward Renews COA Accreditation Through March 2028
FamilyForward is honored to have achieved national re-accreditation through the Council on Accreditation, a highlight of the agency’s rock solid efforts in resource management, best practices, and community engagement.
Read MoreHealing Hearts
Trauma experienced by children in foster care disrupts their sense of security and affects their brains, behaviors, and emotions. Learn strategies foster and adoptive parents can use in their journey to heal the hearts of the children in their lives.
Read MoreIsolation and Desolation: The Need for Connection
Following the spread of COVID-19, schools and workplaces closed and Americans were faced with daily decisions about where and how to spend their time. Engagement in social supports like community centers, extracurricular activities, and the houses of worship sharply declined as people sought to avoid the risk of spreading the new virus.
Read MoreIt’s the Little Things That Make the Difference
Parenting is rewarding, but it’s also a tough gig. Because children rely on adults to meet many of their needs, a lot of energy goes toward making sure that young ones are tended to. Couples often make the mistake of prioritizing their children at the expense of self-care and intentional time for each other. Over time, this oversight can lead to a lack of connection. So, what is a couple to do?
Read MoreDating on a Dime
Finding alone time with your partner can be challenging, but there are plenty of ways to creatively, intentionally, and affordably spend time together to strengthen the partnership and parenting relationship.
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