In re X.M.C.

CALABRIA, Judge.

Respondent-mother appeals from orders1 terminating her parental rights to her minor children X.M.C. ("Xavier") and S.M.H-C. ("Sarah").2 She contends the trial court abused its discretion in concluding termination was in the children's best interests. We affirm.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

On 20 May 2015, the Davidson County Department of Social Services ("DSS") filed petitions alleging Xavier and Sarah were neglected and dependent juveniles. DSS stated that respondent-mother had been arrested on 16 April 2015 for shoplifting while Xavier and Sarah were present. When a…