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By Ashley Stallings, MA Co-Founder and Executive Director, Upper Valley Child Advocacy Center Founder and voice of “Audibly Ashley” When We Talk About Childhood When we talk about childhood, the conversation too often begins with what went wrong. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have taught us much about the long-term impact of trauma, but focu
By Afroz Syed Written 28 October 2025 When Movement Becomes a Message For many young girls living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), even the simplest movements — lifting a cup, turning their head, walking across a room — can become both a challenge and a victory. Every motion tells a story of courage. Every pause between steps carries determination.&nb
By Dr Rosina McAlpine – Parenting, Work & Family Well-being Expert The heart of the journey When I first became a mother, I realised that while I had an abundance of love, hope, and wishes for our child, I didn't have all the skills and knowledge I needed to raise a child who could truly thrive in the world. Despite decades of academic s
By Larry Smith, President & CEO, Fathers and Families Center For the 27th International Families and Fathers Conference - Next Generation, Los Angeles 2026 A Father's Return — But Not Always His Freedom A father's body can return from incarceration, but his mind and spirit might remain caged. At Fathers and Families Center (FFC) in India
By Dr Rosina McAlpine, MCom (Hons), MHEd, PhD Parenting, Work & Family Wellbeing Expert A Moment for Honest Reflection As educators, parents, and professionals in child and family services, our collective mission is to prepare children and adolescents not just for academic achievement but for life. We strive to equip them with the knowledg
Dr. James C. Rodríguez, MSW, CADC President & CEOFathers and Families Coalition of America This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. A Journey Through Leadership, Grit, and Legacy There's something sacred about quiet moments before the sun rises—when the world hasn't yet placed demands on your time, your
This One Moment That Changes Everything By Tracey McMillan, Lawyer, Parental Co-ordinator, and CEO – Queensland Family Law Practice About the Author An extraordinary advocate for families and reform in the family-law sector, Tracey McMillan is an Australian lawyer, parental co-ordinator, mediator, and CEO of Lawyer Mediator / Queensland Family Law
By Kwodwo Terron Edwards Sr., Founder of Fathers Making Progress Legacy Built One Day at a Time What’s up, everyone? Let’s talk about legacy—not the kind that gets carved into marble or written in textbooks, but the kind you build with your bare hands and your heart day by day. It’s the legacy born from love, grit, and relentless determination. The
By: Wendy Thelese Talley, DSW, MSW, LCSW Thelese Consulting Group, LLC - Leadership Mastery Elite Academy The global crisis in leadership we are currently facing is about the imbalance of the workplace's emotional and mental well-being. Organizations are experiencing emotional and mental imbalance caused by uncertainty, stress, and trauma. The Worl
By Dr. Roderick Logan, DPTh, DAAETS Website: www.rodericklogan.com As fathers, we carry an immense responsibility. We are not just present in our children's lives—we are the architects of their future resilience. Our role is crucial, and the question that keeps many of us awake at night is not whether we love our children, but whether they truly fe
