Raising Devon

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• A Dad’s Struggle Accepting Reactive Attachment Disorder Diagnosis - Learn about a Dad's struggle with awareness and acceptance of a Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) diagnosis and helpful tips to overcome the challenge of accepting related Developmental Trauma Disorders.
• Joker: A warning we should heed - Joker reflects a reality we are already seeing in our society today. Early childhood trauma is at epidemic levels. Our mental health system is in disarray. We aren't meeting the needs of the vulnerable around us and sometimes violence and tragedy are the price we pay as a society.
• Yoga at school may help your child, but what about mine? - Schools are beginning to incorporate yoga into their curriculum and disciplinary programs - but does that really work for kids with developmental trauma?
• Here’s what “trauma informed” looks like… - Due to startling research on the impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on children, there is emphasis on “trauma informed…
• Attachment repair strategies for children with RAD - Kids with attachment difficulties need opportunities to encourage them to form bonds with their caregivers. Here are 5 creative attachment ideas.
• The Special Needs of Adopted Children – Bible Verses - Here's a list of twenty things adoptive families need from Sherrie Eldridge including Bible verses.
• Tips to work with your child’s school (includes free teacher handout) - I can’t tell you how many days I’ve navigated through carline with a drink holder full of steaming hot cups…
• Video: Early Childhood Trauma – we need treatments now! - Learn more Aging out of RTF and into the real world: A dangerous proposition Raising a child with Developmental Trauma…
• Book Review: Becoming Superman - J Michael Straczynski’s (JMS) new memoir, Becoming Superman: My journey from poverty to Hollywood, is compelling, heartbreaking, and inspirational. It…
• Adoption: How not to be like a frog boiling in a pot - . It's really important to understand that, for kids with severe trauma, love alone is not enough. For the best prognosis, early intervention is key. This is why every adoptive (and pre-adoptive) parent must know the warning signs and where to find help.
• You’re angry…I totally get it - As a fellow parent of a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), I understand your anger. However, here's what I've learned: While anger is a natural response, it doesn't serve you or your child well. And here's why…
• NEW video teaches kids about trauma and the brain - I am so excited to share this exciting new resource with you! The Brain Game is a new psycho-educational, 20-minute…
• 1 in 5 kids who’ve spent time in foster care are LGBTQ: Valuable resources for parents - Coming out as LGBTQ can be particularly scary for kids who are in foster care or adopted. Here are the resources you need...
• Book Review | Me, The Boy, and the Monster - By Hannah Meadows It’s hard to overstate how much I love this book. I had the joy of proofreading it…
• How Racism, Trauma And Mental Health Are Linked - Research shows African-Americans are less likely to access treatment for mental illness.