Don’t look too closely. Most everything in my home has not stood the test of time. That’s because children with early trauma or FASD have big emotions… Read more “The Kitchen Stove: A Place for Family Connection”
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Patience. I Have None Left to Give.
One of those days. Nothing seems to be going right. One mishap on top of another. Emotionally and physically exhausted. The fuse grows shorter. Desperate for relief.… Read more “Patience. I Have None Left to Give.”
Resiliency – and Its Effect on Healing
All children are resilient. I wish. Unfortunately, many are not. In fact, the “resiliency narrative” is all-too-common. Misplaced. Each of my six adopted children (now young adults)… Read more “Resiliency – and Its Effect on Healing”
From Molestation Victim to Advocate: Silent No More
Too often stories of childhood sexual abuse remain untold – for years. Early in my adoption journey, I realized the importance of telling my family’s story. That… Read more “From Molestation Victim to Advocate: Silent No More”
Social Bonds: The Connection to Healing from Trauma
After 20+ years in the trauma trenches, I’m still searching for answers. Not just more info – but evidence-based research. Good stuff that allows me to be… Read more “Social Bonds: The Connection to Healing from Trauma”
Holiday Survival: Simple, Sincere & Silly
Relationships or things? Which one are you focusing upon this holiday season? To be honest, my family’s first Christmas 22 years ago was over-stimulating. An emotional roller… Read more “Holiday Survival: Simple, Sincere & Silly “
Kids and Money, Oh My!
Here’s my two cents. The challenge with money at my house has been very real for the past 20 years. But I’m not talking about the financial… Read more “Kids and Money, Oh My!”
My Child Struggles: How Much to Share?
With a new school year around the corner, most parents can’t wait for the return to structure and routine – from which kids benefit. But parents also… Read more “My Child Struggles: How Much to Share?”
The Envious Parent
Envy. You want what someone else has. But it’s different than jealousy – when you worry about someone taking what you have. Both, however, are counterproductive emotions.… Read more “The Envious Parent”
Evolution of the Angry Teen
I expected a little teenage “attitude” during my adoption journey – but never the level of anger seen in five of my six children. Over-the-top. Aggressive. Anti-social.… Read more “Evolution of the Angry Teen”