Does your teen need structure and accountability for the summer months? Here is a solution with a free printable Teen Summer Tracker. We Continue Reading
Kindess Rocks
While out biking one day last week, my husband and I came along a pile of painted rocks. I had no idea what they were for - maybe geocaching of some Continue Reading
Attachment Issues: Help for Parenting Kids Who Lie
One of the most common points of frustration for parents of kids who have attachment issues is what to do about lying. All children - in fact, all of Continue Reading
Printable Chore Lists for All Ages
Summer is here and in our house that means a new routine. We enjoy a bit more downtime and relaxation during the summer, but we've also found it's Continue Reading
Residential Treatment: When Holding On Means Letting Go
As we drive through the beautiful rolling hills of western New York, my husband reaches over to grasp my hand. I glance over and see a stream of tears Continue Reading
Living with RAD: I Still Love Him and I Would Not Wish This Life On Anyone
In an effort to educate and bring awareness to the struggle of attachment issues, Reactive Attachment Disorder, and helping children heal from early Continue Reading
4 Types of Attachment Disorders
What are the 4 types of attachment disorders? The more we understand about children who have experienced a break in attachment in the early years of Continue Reading
Attachment Issues: When Family Life is Not Working
Adoption days are happy and exciting days. Our family has had 2 awesome, amazing adoption days. Each day was meaningful and special - no less Continue Reading
13 Reasons Why: A Mother and Daughter Interview
My daughter and were interviewed by BBC World Service Newsweek to give a Mother/Young Adult perspective about the hit show 13 Reasons Why, especially Continue Reading
How to Become a Foster Parent
Have you considered becoming a foster parent but you aren't sure if it's the right step for you? We were foster parents for 6 years, caring for 35 Continue Reading
Fidget Cubes and Fidget Spinners for ADHD and Autism: Helpful or Harmful?
You might have noticed that there is suddenly an influx in the market of Fidget Cubes and Fidget Spinners for ADHD, ADD, Autism, SPD, PTSD, and Continue Reading
Parents of Tweens: How to Be Firm But Not Too Strict
When you held your child a little baby in your arms, did you ever have someone say to you, “Oh, she is sweet now, but just wait until the teen years!” Continue Reading
