Plain and simple. Parents now their children best from years of observation and interaction. They might not used fancy terms. They might not know the latest clinical… Read more “Respect Thy Parent Voice”
What My Kids Need Oprah to Say about Trauma
On Sunday, March 11, “trauma” finally moved front and center during the highly-rated 60 Minutes. For over 13 minutes, Oprah Winfrey guided a thoughtful conversation about the… Read more “What My Kids Need Oprah to Say about Trauma”
Forgiveness – Personally Powerful
Upon arriving at Auschwitz, 10-year-old Eva Kor and her twin sister watched their family disappear – never to be seen again. Then Josef Mengele subjected them to… Read more “Forgiveness – Personally Powerful”
How the “System” Nearly Turned My Son into a Sociopath
Young adults who commit heinous crimes weren’t always evil. Once upon a time, they were innocent children – like my oldest son. His story is a cautionary… Read more “How the “System” Nearly Turned My Son into a Sociopath”
Could Someone’s Child Be the Next Mass Shooter?
Once again innocent children are dead – this time in Florida. And once again a tragedy arouses intense emotion throughout the country. Will the violence ever stop?… Read more “Could Someone’s Child Be the Next Mass Shooter?”
“How Deep is Your Love” for Your Child?
Let’s cut right to the chase. Loving a child in today’s fast-paced world is not for the faint at heart. No wonder some couples consciously chose not… Read more ““How Deep is Your Love” for Your Child?”
School Inclusion Done Right
Over a dozen semesters, my 24-year-old son Andrew spent considerable time at Butler University. Always a guest. Never a student. Each April he actively participates in Special… Read more “School Inclusion Done Right”
Manipulation or Desperation
One word has been used more than any other over 20 years to describe my children’s behavior. Manipulation. It’s direct – by creating a perception of the… Read more “Manipulation or Desperation”
Black Daughter, White Father
My young adult daughter shares her thoughts on trauma and racial identity as well as transracial adoption – after spending the past 18 years as the oldest… Read more “Black Daughter, White Father”
My Mother, My Best Natural Support
This week my mother turns 80. Happy Birthday, Mom! I love you. For the past 20 years of raising children with special needs, FASD and early trauma,… Read more “My Mother, My Best Natural Support”