Bringing HOPE into national conversation
On May 13, 2020, I (Bob Sege) was interviewed for PBS NewsHour and had a chance to bring HOPE to the discussion about child maltreatment during the pandemic. Have a look – all the way to the end – and…
Justice is love: fatherhood and equity during Covid-19
Standing for justice in the child welfare system The HOPE National Resource Center believes that every child in each community should have access to the key types of positive childhood experiences (PCEs) that we call the Four Building Blocks of…
HOPE from Home: An Update
We hope all is well with each of you and that you are managing during these challenging times. We wanted to update you on the progress of the HOPE project. Please follow along on this positiveexperience.org blog as we continue…
Love in the Time After Covid-19
A lot has happened in the month since we first published “Love in the Time of Coronavirus” in this blog space. We are now publishing regularly and have featured the perspectives of Drs. David Willis, Danielle Laraque-Arena, Heather Forkey, and…
Resilience, development, and covid-19
Support parents and caregivers to create positive childhood experiences: All children need positive childhood experiences (PCEs). The HOPE National Resource Center believes that every child in each community should have access to the key types of PCEs that we call…
In a CNN article, HOPE Director Robert Sege discusses preventing child abuse and supporting children with positive experiences
Robert Sege, MD, PhD, and Melissa Merrick, PhD published a CNN article explaining how to minimize adverse experiences for children, and focus on positive experiences.
Supporting Foundational Relationships during the Coronavirus Pandemic: An Opportunity for HOPE
The Building Blocks of HOPE – Block #1: Relationships Being in nurturing, supportive relationships are critical for children to develop into healthy, resilient adults. This concept forms the first of the 4 Building Blocks of HOPE. The first of these…
10 Ways to Avoid ACEs
How can we reduce ACEs and toxic stress during the COVID-19 pandemic? Many of us are concerned that increased stress might increase the risk for ACEs. For example, most child abuse happens when adults reach their breaking point. However, we are…
Finding safe, stable, and equitable environments during the COVID-19 pandemic
Another week into the pandemic, we are slowly adjusting to a new reality. We are all wondering how long precautions and closures will last. This blog focuses on one of the building blocks of HOPE – safe, stable, and equitable…
Parents Are NOT Broken
Written by Corey B. Best, consultant and professional guide, Birth Parent National Network, for the Children’s Bureau Express. HOPE is fortunate and grateful to have Corey as a member of its National Advisory Board. Re-posted here with his permission. When…