From The Siblings of RAD Brothers and Sisters
This one was very eye opening to document. We took the time to survey over 30 siblings with RAD (reactive attachment disorder) affected brothers and [...]
From The Perspective of A Trauma Parent That IS A School Counselor
Being a trauma parent is not for the faint of heart. This can be especially true when advocating for your child within the school setting. [...]
The Impact Of Screen Time On Children Who Have Experienced Trauma
We have all heard the arguments regarding excessive use of devices with screens. Many parents feel these common opinions are incorrect or a bother to [...]
The RAD Dad: A Partner’s Perspective on What Affects Him — And What He Needs
When we first became trauma parents, I do not think either of us fully understood what would happen to my husband. In the beginning, before [...]
Family Dynamics of a Trauma-Affected Family (Part 2)
This is the second blog in a two-part series highlighting the siblings of children diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). These siblings are often known [...]
What Support Is Important for Your Partnership as Trauma Parents?
Trauma parenting has not just tested my marriage; it has exposed blind spots I did not know I had. Holes that I’ve fallen into more [...]
Family Dynamics of a Trauma-Affected Family
This blog is the first in a series about something that often goes unseen: the sibling of children diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). This [...]
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: Parenting Through Trauma and Adoption
Parenting children who have experienced trauma and adoption is one of the most meaningful and demanding roles a person can step into. These children carry [...]
A Comfortable Haven – Your Closet
Several years ago, I visited a friend who shared that when she felt overwhelmed by parenting, work, household responsibilities, or finances, she would sit in [...]
