The Tragic Consequence of Ignoring Early Trauma and Mental Health: One Family's Story
Discover the heartbreaking consequences of dismissing a family's cry for help with their child struggling from early trauma/mental illness.
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Anonymous
- Sep 23
- 9 min
Why Therapeutic Parenting Is the Last Thing You Should Do with Kids with Severe Developmental Trauma
Discover why therapeutic parenting may not be the best first approach for kids with developmental trauma. Learn from a mom's experience.
11,262 views4 comments
Micaela Myers
- Sep 13
- 8 min
Developmental Trauma: Why It Matters What We Call It
It’s very hard for our kids impacted by developmental trauma to get a correct diagnosis. And without that, our families struggle.
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Micaela Myers
- Sep 10
- 5 min
When Reactive Attachment Disorder Looks Like Something Else and the Medication Consequences
Discover how reactive attachment disorder can be misdiagnosed and the consequences of wrong medication. Learn from a renowned psychiatrist.
8,143 views2 comments
Micaela Myers
- Sep 3
- 7 min
How to Rein in Your Own Triggers When Parenting a Child With Reactive Attachment Disorder
Struggling to manage your triggers while parenting a child with reactive attachment disorder? Learn how to find calm in the chaos.
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Kathleen Johnson
- Aug 27
- 4 min
Developmental Trauma: Living With the Reality That Love Was Not Enough
Living with developmental trauma is a heart-wrenching reality. Read one family's journey of love, struggle, and advocating for families.
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Allison Ellenwood
- Aug 16
- 7 min
Education, Developmental Trauma and the Best Equation for Your Family
Navigating education with a child dealing with developmental trauma can be tough. Explore various academic options and find what works best.
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Micaela Myers
- Aug 5
- 6 min
Autism & Schizophrenia: Why History is the Key to Hope for Developmental Trauma
Discover the hope for developmental trauma in the history of autism and schizophrenia. Learn how support can evolve over time.
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Micaela Myers
- Jul 24
- 8 min
10 Secrets Seasoned Parents Want You to Know About Reactive Attachment Disorder
Discover 10 crucial insights seasoned parents wish they knew about reactive attachment disorder. Gain valuable knowledge for your journey.
1,146 views1 comment
Anonymous
- Jul 16
- 5 min
How We Slowly Lost People We Love Through Parenting a Child With Reactive Attachment Disorder
Parenting a child with reactive attachment disorder can be isolating and heartbreaking. Read one parent's journey of loss and resilience.
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Anonymous
- Jun 24
- 10 min
8 Parenting Tips We Learned the Hard Way From Reactive Attachment Disorder
Discover 8 hard-earned tips from a mom who lived through the challenges of parenting a child with reactive attachment disorder.
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Micaela Myers
- Jun 3
- 7 min
How Trauma Impacts the Brain (AKA the Best Explanation of Developmental Trauma/Reactive Attachment Disorder)
Discover how developmental trauma impacts the brain and behavior in ways most people, including professionals, do not understand.
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Anonymous
- May 22
- 7 min
Why New Trouble Surfaces in the Teen Years for Youth with Developmental Trauma Disorder
Discover why developmental trauma can lead to new challenges in the teen years. Learn from real-life experiences and expert insights.
1,636 views0 comments
Micaela Myers
- May 15
- 7 min
How a Child's Non-Violent Symptoms of Developmental Trauma Disorder Can Cause Chaos in the Home Too
Discover how non-violent symptoms of developmental trauma disorder can cause chaos in the home.
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Micaela Myers
- May 1
- 6 min
Empathy, Please. Those of Us on the Other End of Developmental Trauma Parenting Need It Too.
To parent a child with developmental trauma/reactive attachment disorder is a lonely road. It's especially complex when the kids leave.
1,016 views4 comments
Micaela Myers
- Apr 1
- 5 min
Reactive Attachment Disorder: When Your Child's Trauma Events Resurface Like Clockwork
Our adopted son moved in with us the summer he was 9. That February, his behavior and attitude dramatically deteriorated. Our adoption...
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Anonymous
- Mar 27
- 9 min
Reactive Attachment Disorder Therapy: What You Can Learn From Our Family's Unfortunate Trauma-Informed Experience
Discover the impact of therapy on kids with developmental trauma/reactive attachment disorder. Learn the critical differences in therapies.
2,462 views6 comments
Micaela Myers
- Mar 4
- 6 min
Why Kids with Developmental Trauma Do or Don't Sleep at All the Wrong Times
Sleep is on the minds of many people as daylight savings approaches. But for many of us parenting children with developmental trauma, a...
561 views1 comment
Anonymous
- Feb 21
- 9 min
How to Set Boundaries with Professionals Before and After Bringing a Child with Developmental Trauma Into Your Home
Learn how to set crucial boundaries with professionals when bringing a child with developmental trauma into your home.
569 views1 comment
Micaela Myers
- Feb 6
- 5 min
A New Equation for Parents: School + Developmental Trauma = Not That Critical
Discover how to navigate school challenges while parenting a child with developmental trauma disorder.
644 views0 comments
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