Devon was a boy who cried wolf. On several occasions, he claimed workers had purposely hurt him. When he mumbled about Mr. Myron beating him up. …
If you’re raising a child with RAD you almost certainly need a safety plan.
Our children’s dangerous behaviors can include suicidal ideation, self- harming, violent outbursts, …
Guest post by Terrie, RAD mom
Today I remember all the dads – adoptive, foster, step and birth – for whom Father’s Day is literally not …
Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD): The Essential Guide for Parents has the resources, advice, and information I wish I’d had when my son was diagnosed with RAD. During …
What’s your success been with Residential Treatment Facilities (RTF)? My son, Devon, has been in 2 group homes and 5 psychiatric residential facilities (PRTF). They …
Dear Friend,
I’ve told you before how I’m struggling with my child’s behavior but I’m not sure you understand how serious—how desperate—things are.
Here’s the unvarnished truth—my …
When Annika and Zeb adopt Carl, an 11-year-old boy from the foster care system, they’re confident he’ll heal and thrive in their loving home. Carl …
Published by Adoptive Families May 2018 Issue
Sarrah laughed a little too loudly, running her fingers through her long, fluorescent blue and pink hair. The only …
“It’s unreasonable to force a parent to bond with a child whose behaviors have led to his or her PTSD,” said Institute for Attachment and …
Effectively parenting children with a history of trauma requires a paradigm shift. This short video by psychologist Jacob Ham is incredibly effective in helping us …
via Blog – Institute For Attachment and Child Development
A self-care list for the exhausted, frazzled, frustrated parents without a minute or ounce of energy to …
Dear Therapist,
I am desperate for your help. I apologize ahead of time if I seem angry and defensive. I’m just burnt out and afraid you won’t …