The other day I stumbled upon this incredible article written by Stacey Solie, a Seattle-based reporter, writer and editor and an adjunct at the University of Washington. In this article, Solie shares about negligence and it’s huge impact on child development. It’s very simple to understand, for those of us who are unfamiliar with scientific verbage. She does a wonderful job explaining key aspects to keep in mind when dealing with orphan care.
“Neglect is by far the most common form of child maltreatment. Whether physical or emotional, benign or malicious, it alters the developing brain’s architecture and circuitry in profound and persistent ways that often lead to physical and behavioral problems throughout life. This is the first of a four-part series that explores the crippling, and yet reversible effects of childhood neglect on the brain and life of Danielle Goodwin.” Read More…
