Surely my 17-year-old son was mistaken. To retrieve his book bag after school one day, I had to see the principal – and pay $5.00. Off to… Read more “Adults Bullying Kids in Their Care”
Category: Parenting Challenges
Caregiver Stress: It Might Eventually Kill You
The serious look on the eye doctor’s face was obvious. Then she said, “Are you under a lot of stress at work?” Instantly I let out a… Read more “Caregiver Stress: It Might Eventually Kill You”
The Delayed Effect – Parenting Success Years Later
It was the call that every parent welcomes, not the one we dread. My young adult daughter was on the other end. She had made a poor… Read more “The Delayed Effect – Parenting Success Years Later”
The Dog Who Taught Me about Attachment
Late one summer our two Cocker Spaniels both crossed the rainbow bridge. With no time to train a puppy before the start of school, my sons and… Read more “The Dog Who Taught Me about Attachment”
Should He Stay or Should He Go?
During college in the 80’s, my friends and I drank beer and sang along with The Clash. Today those same lyrics hold a much more personal meaning… Read more “Should He Stay or Should He Go?”
20 Years after the Fetal Alcohol Diagnosis
Jan was a gem, a dedicated child welfare case manager. With knowledge of maternal alcohol use during pregnancy, she drove four young foster children 85 miles to… Read more “20 Years after the Fetal Alcohol Diagnosis”
The Boarder Movie: Early Trauma is Real
Film dramatizations can be powerful. Think Schindler’s List. By telling stories based upon real-life events, the public gains perspective. In turn, more individuals think outside the box.… Read more “The Boarder Movie: Early Trauma is Real”
Coping When Your Child Suffers Daily
I could talk about children caught in the crossfire of war. Or children trapped in a crime-ridden neighborhood. But I won’t. Instead, I will talk about children… Read more “Coping When Your Child Suffers Daily”
Why Don’t You Believe Me?
If Child Protective Services appeared out of the blue at your door, would you be ready to defend your parenting? What about a school principal? A police… Read more “Why Don’t You Believe Me?”
Letter from an Indiana Jail
July 20, 2016 Father, I’m in a really dark hole and just feel like it’s futile to expect things to be any different. I am flipping between… Read more “Letter from an Indiana Jail”