RAD; Children Stuck at Home
4 Steps to Success When your heart is pounding as you face the days with children “stuck at home" you know it is much more…
Tag: Challenging Children
RAD, Healing the Foundation
An old Bedouin metaphor says: Never let a camel get his nose in your tent. In the US we say: “Give them an inch and…
Great Dads of RAD
My friend Tim said, “This week with my daughter has been like living in a firestorm. She keeps creating sparks and embers for me to…
RAD and Pets, a Great Idea or Massive Mistake?
My puppy knew before I did one summer day at Healing Hearts Camp. Families desperate for help sat on the cool grass on the hill…
Parents’ Three Jobs written by Sarah Owens, LPC
One day, in a therapy session with a mom and a rather precocious 8 year old, we were discussing the 6 jobs of children. The…
RAD and Forgiveness
Three Steps to Get Them to Care. “I’m sorry” is so often a lie with children afflicted with RAD. They have little to no conscience…
Calming Chaos in Class
Written by Nancy Thomas She raised her hand and challenged me, ” You mean when my friend and I go out on weekends to run…
Furry Friends and RAD
Written by Nancy Thomas. When are Pets a Good Idea? I am not just horsing around or barking up the wrong tree here, animals make…
School Vouchers
The New Buzz Word in Education Reform During the committee hearings conducted for Education Secretary Nominee Betsy DeVos the term “vouchers” was mentioned several times.…
Feeling Safe At Night
Children need to feel safe. Many of our children were hurt at night, often in their own bed! Some children laid in their rooms and…