It takes a village
My son Devon has a long track-record of making false allegations against staff at treatment facilities where…
The Secret Next Door (Child on Parent Violence)
Child-on-parent violence is at epidemic levels in some families. However, it’s a taboo topic in…
Developmental Trauma and Psychosis
Though not symptoms of their developmental trauma, some children report hearing voices, seeing “beings,” or…
When pigs fly: the day my son’s therapist apologized…
Today my son’s therapist apologized to me. (Go ahead, take a moment to pick yourself…
Adopted baby nephew
My youngest sister gave birth to a baby boy in 2008. She has had a…
When Insurers Deny Mental Health Coverage, Families In Crisis Struggle Even More
By Christine Herman When Matthew Timion needed to get his son treatment for mental illness,…
Tips to survive parenting a child with RAD as an introvert
Introverted parents of kids with RAD bring many strengths and needs to the table. Here…
Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) visualization: Restoring empathy
Here’s a meditation from Chel Hamilton created especially for RAD moms to help us recenter…
Father’s Day for dads of children with RAD
Guest post by Terrie, RAD mom Today I remember all the dads – adoptive, foster,…
Parents of kids with Reactive Attachment Disorder: 10 Unfortunate truths you must know
Let’s strip away the platitudes and talk about surviving. Here’s my unfiltered, pragmatic RAD-parent-to-RAD-parent advice.
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…
Immigration isn’t the only “system” that’s harmful to children
Regardless of our politics, we can advocate together on behalf of innocent children. Let’s consider…