For 7 year-olds, verbally communicating how they feel can be challenging.

“Pleeeeeease, can we have a dog? If we get a dog then I won’t be so lonely.”

Confronting a situation causes me anxiety. This experience helped me become more comfortable with it.

Hearing your child’s voice quivering over the phone trying not to cry is the worst.

Irresponsible. A word not to be associated with those paid to “keep eyes” on your child.