Dorothy learns to become a more ‘Nurturing Parent’
Dorothy wants be be the best mom to her kids and provide a safe, stable home. She is a single mom with a newborn, and a new grandma – her 14 year old daughter also just gave birth. Dorothy and her extended family are currently living in a hotel, and looking for housing. Youth & […]
How Charlotte will overcome the Covid-19 slide and educational inequality in today’s environment
By Weston Andress – PNC Regional President, Western Carolinas Jan 8, 2021 Rather than being a cornerstone, the state of early childhood learning and development had a fractured foundation prior to Covid-19 ― and is now exposed in every urban community, including Charlotte. Thompson was one of few child development centers that refused to close its doors when […]
Willian loves to learn
Willian loves learning, and is constantly looking for opportunities for academic stimulation. When schools moved to virtual learning in the Spring, the shorter hours of educational contact were not always enough, and he is too young to be able to fulfil this desire for learning independently. He lives with his mother and two younger siblings, […]
Jacob learns self-control
Jacob is a smart, high-spirited, thoughtful young boy who was experiencing daily outbursts at preschool. Most days he was being sent home early as a result. His maternal family is extremely close and involved in his daily life, but due to multiple personal problems, his father, and paternal family, are not often allowed to visit. […]
The pandemic is an opportunity to help kids build resilience
This article was published In Charlotte Business Journal website by By Kristi Pikiewicz – Ph.D. Registered Psychotherapist Resilience is an oft sought-after word these days. Seemingly everywhere we turn, there is some measure of forces bearing down upon us, increasing stress, anxiety, and depression. This reality is all too often exasperated in the lives of our children. So many of […]
Yolaina rebuilds her confidence
Yolaina entered foster care with Thompson in late 2018 due to medical neglect. She had been a victim of sexual abuse and sustained severe internal injuries as a result. Yolaina struggled with boundaries and social skills. Her foster family ensured all medical treatments were completed and encouraged her to get involved in sports and other activities. They also […]