I can’t do it. After 50+ high school and college presentations with my sons Andrew and Michael – without incident, I immediately knew something was wrong. … Read more “The Day My Son Michael Taught 500 Students about Respect”
Tag: parenting
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.”
Seeing My “Trauma” Son through His “No Trauma” Daughter
Every day for 18 years. That’s how long I’ve witnessed my son Travis’s anxiety. Some days a little – not readily apparent to the untrained observer. His… Read more “Seeing My “Trauma” Son through His “No Trauma” Daughter”
Trauma in the Real World
Everyone loves a good story. Ones that are personal. Authentic. They open our hearts. They allow us to break down walls. And they can change our perspective… Read more “Trauma in the Real World”
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!”
Provider Fatigue – Yours and Mine
Today my son and I meet with a new mental health provider. I’m not holding my breath. I’m not expecting anything. We’ve both learned from past experience… Read more “Provider Fatigue – Yours and Mine”
Respect Thy Parent Voice
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”
“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?”
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 19 years as the oldest… Read more “Black Daughter, White Father”