Tag: Reactive Attachment Disorder
Choose Your Battles
Sharon, a weary mom, shared that she had been told to “Choose her battles” so she had not confronted her daughter about her lying, stealing…
First Step to Healing RAD
Passing the 5 Tests for Trust with RAD Children with RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, are searching for a super hero to keep them safe.…
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…
RAD: Spotting it in Toddlers
Time Does Not Heal. My great grandson, Lincoln, is here! It is so awesome to see what an attached toddler does. So many families I…
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…
To Cry? Or Not To Cry? That is the Question
Note from Nancy: These two Awesome Moms have different stories. One went with her instinct and one went with bad advice from others. In the…