ACEs
Talking to your child about a Natural Disaster
On Friday, November 30th, Southcentral Alaska was rocked with a strong and devastating earthquake. At this time, the Anchorage and Mat-Su Valley area professionals have responded quickly and promptly to the overall devastation. Parents, though, are often met with an immediate and important question, ‘How do I make sure my child is safe and okay…
Read MoreTalking About Sexual Assault with Your Child
It is very common to have a hard time discussing sexual assault, as typically it may lead to questions and conversations about sex. While there is not ever a ‘right’ time to talk about it, the best time to discuss it is as early as possible. Here are 10 key points to address when talking…
Read MoreAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that “childhood experiences, both positive and negative, have a tremendous impact on future violence victimization and perpetration, and lifelong health and opportunity. As such, early experiences are an important public health issue.” We at Ptarmigan agree with this statement, and are committed to ending childhood maltreatment in…
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