The Difference Between Discipline vs Punishment

The Difference Between Discipline vs Punishment

The Difference Between Discipline vs PunishmentSharon Dunlevy
Published on: 06/01/2025

The original definition of discipline was a means of instruction. Unfortunately, now when we use the word, discipline, we often think and hear punishment in some form. But discipline can happen without trauma triggering punishments. Read on to learn more.

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Unseen Holiday Challenges: Foster Children's Emotional Journey

Unseen Holiday Challenges: Foster Children's Emotional Journey

Unseen Holiday Challenges: Foster Children's Emotional JourneySharon Dunlevy
Published on: 29/11/2024

For children in foster care, a season focused on family and tradition can amplify feelings of loss, dislocation, and conflicting loyalties.

Holiday Stress
Creating a Home Learning Environment for Foster Students

Creating a Home Learning Environment for Foster Students

Creating a Home Learning Environment for Foster StudentsSharon Dunlevy
Published on: 02/11/2024

As foster parents, you play a pivotal role in nurturing the educational journey of your foster youth. Creating a supportive home learning environment can help these young individuals thrive academically and emotionally.

Home Learning Support
Is Trauma an Educational Disability

Is Trauma an Educational Disability

Is Trauma an Educational DisabilitySharon Dunlevy
Published on: 16/09/2024

Medically, trauma can be diagnosed as a disability but educationally, trauma is not a category under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. This discrepancy often contributes to the lack of educational success for children in foster care.

Trauma