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5 lessons I wish I’d known when I first adopted a child with developmental trauma
The author shares her journey as an adoptive parent of a child with developmental trauma disorder, reflecting on the challenges faced and lessons learned. She emphasizes the importance of seeking…
Christmas Gift List for kids in Residential Treatment Facilities (RTFs)
Christmas shopping for kids in residential treatment facilities can be difficult due to strict rules on gifts. Parents should consider approved items like clothes, stuffed animals, and art supplies, while…
Parents in crisis can’t parent therapeutically – so stop expecting us to.
The author shares an experience with their son, who faced behavioral issues while living in a group home due to past trauma and crises within the family. They reflect on…
Book Review: Becoming Superman
J Michael Straczynski’s memoir, Becoming Superman, recounts his journey from a traumatic childhood to Hollywood success. It offers insights into Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) affecting abused and neglected children. Through…
Part 3: ILF Neurofeedback for Childhood Trauma – The Treatment That Works
Discover how infra-low frequency (ILF) neurofeedback helps children adopted from foster care or impacted by early trauma regulate their nervous systems. Learn why it works, what to expect, and how…
Funding for Adopted Children
If you adopted a special needs child from foster care, you qualify for Medicaid until age 18, an adoption subsidy, a federal tax credit of $13,460 for 2016, and potential…