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The Confusion Between ADHD and Trauma: Misdiagnosis in Childhood Mental Health
Uncover the hidden differences between ADHD and trauma impacts. Learn how ADHD and trauma affect behavior in and out of the home.

Micaela Myers
Apr 87 min read
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Why Quick Adoption Can Be a Problem: The Honeymoon Phase in Reactive Attachment Disorder
Discover why quick adoption can complicate recognizing reactive attachment disorder. Learn why slowing down can lead to better success.
Anonymous
Mar 316 min read
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Surviving Reactive Attachment Disorder: A Family’s Journey Through Crisis and Advocacy
Discover how one family navigated the challenges of reactive attachment disorder. Learn about their journey, advocacy and survival.
Anonymous
Mar 308 min read
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Exclusive Interview: A Mother’s Fight Against a System That Fails Children With Reactive Attachment Disorder
Discover a mother's powerful journey in battling a flawed system for her adopted child with reactive attachment disorder.

Micaela Myers
Mar 1711 min read
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Reactive Attachment Disorder: A Doctor’s Journey from Doubt to Advocacy
Dr. Madrid had never encountered reactive attachment disorder during his medical training. He and his wife learned through parenting.
Nichole Noonan
Mar 35 min read
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What Really Causes Reactive Attachment Disorder? Understanding the Impact of Early Trauma
Discover the causes of reactive attachment disorder and its link to early trauma. Learn how reactive attachment disorder impacts families.

Cami Lewis
Feb 1811 min read
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How to Explain Reactive Attachment Disorder to Anyone, From Neighbors to Teachers
Learn how to explain reactive attachment disorder to anyone, from neighbors to teachers. Discover ways to communicate the complex disorder.

Cami Lewis
Jan 226 min read
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Reactive Attachment Disorder: What It Does to a Parent's Mind, Body and Soul
Although reactive attachment disorder impacts the entire family, moms (or sometimes dads) often get the brunt of it.

Micaela Myers
Jan 145 min read
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Navigating the Chaos: A Family's Journey with Reactive Attachment Disorder
Discover the journey of a family navigating reactive attachment disorder. Uncover the challenges, resilience and how they found support.

Micaela Myers
Jan 69 min read
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Adoption, Heartbreak and Healing: How One Family Found Support Through Reactive Attachment Disorder
Follow a family's journey through the challenges of reactive attachment disorder — their hope, heartache and healing with RAD Advocates.

Micaela Myers
Dec 16, 20246 min read
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Navigate Adoption Challenges: Prepare for Reactive Attachment Disorder First
Prepare for adoption challenges by understanding reactive attachment disorder. Learn from the real experiences of an adoptive mom.
Anonymous
Dec 9, 20245 min read
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The Missing Key to Supporting a Child With Reactive Attachment Disorder
Discover the missing key to supporting a child with reactive attachment disorder (RAD) - a family-first approach for healing and resilience.

Cami Lewis
Dec 4, 20247 min read
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A Family’s Journey Through the Challenges of Reactive Attachment Disorder: Hope, Heartache and Healing
Follow the heartbreaking journey of a family navigating the challenges of reactive attachment disorder. Discover hope, heartache & healing.

Micaela Myers
Nov 25, 20246 min read
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Families on Trial: When Judging Parents of Kids with Reactive Attachment Disorder Does More Harm
Well-meaning observers often misjudge parents of children with reactive attachment disorder, leading to harm to the whole family.

Cami Lewis
Nov 19, 20245 min read
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How to Prepare for a Reactive Attachment Disorder Crisis
It's vital to prepare for a reactive attachment disorder crisis before it happens. Plan ahead to keep the whole family safe.

Micaela Myers
Nov 12, 20247 min read
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Surviving the Holidays When Parenting a Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder
Surviving the holidays with a child with reactive attachment disorder? Here are tips from RAD Advocates to navigate the chaos.
Anonymous
Oct 18, 20246 min read
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Why a Safe Home Isn’t Enough for Kids with Reactive Attachment Disorder
Discover why a safe and loving home isn't enough for kids with reactive attachment disorder. Learn about the impact of developmental trauma.
Anonymous
Oct 9, 20245 min read
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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.

Micaela Myers
Oct 2, 20247 min read
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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.
Anonymous
Sep 23, 20249 min read
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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.

Micaela Myers
Sep 13, 20248 min read
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