Seven of us clamber out of the mini-van for a short hike in the Colorado mountains. I step out into the sunshine. The warmth brings me healing. I Continue Reading
Watching Miracles Unfold
We are watching miracles unfold. August, 2014 Today our son starts school at an out-of-district, day treatment school. Our school district is paying Continue Reading
I’m the Most Stubborn
But like my momma used to say, 'You gotta put feet on your prayers if you want something done.' She said, 'You gotta get your prayers in motion Continue Reading
What Happens to the Sibling of a Special Needs Child
When my teen son, young adult daughter and I return home from a youth group meeting, my heart sinks when I see a police cruiser sitting in our Continue Reading
Mornings, Bedtimes, and Other Routines for Kids with Trauma History
Typical family routines are a nightmare for parents of kids with trauma history. The kids are scattered. They are hyper. They leave stuff all over Continue Reading
Every Test in Your Life Makes You Bitter or Better.
For therapy today, our family piles on couches and chairs in the living room to watch a video. Aaron, our attachment therapist, is showing our son Continue Reading
When the Life Has Been Sucked Out of You
It's tough to describe the level of exhaustion I feel on a regular basis. This is how you feel when the life has been sucked out of you. Like Continue Reading
Dodge and Weave
Aaron, our son's attachment therapist, is here at the house with us. He notices it takes quite a bit of cuing and direction from me for our son to get Continue Reading
What to Do When Your Kids Lie to You
As a parent it's incredibly frustrating when your children lie. Here is what to do when your kids lie to you. Lying Equals Fear All kids lie Continue Reading
How to Shift Conversations with Challenging Kids
Do you parent a challenging child? Does every conversation turn into a battle of words? Here are some of the ways Aaron, our attachment therapist, is Continue Reading
The Two Equally Important Jobs of Every Parent
My son's attachment therapist and I are sitting on the front porch swing discussing my boy, school choices for next year, and how to advocate best for Continue Reading
When My Adopted Child Cries for His Birth Mom
When my adopted child cries for his birth mom, my heart breaks. My son's behavior has been improving. It's really quite incredible when I think about Continue Reading
