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6 tricky reactive attachment disorder symptoms one mom initially missed in her son

Nov 25, 2020
6 min

6 tricky reactive attachment disorder symptoms one mom initially missed in her son

Reactive attachment disorder is tricky to recognize. The symptoms don't always line up with a doctor's prognosis or another child with RAD.

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8 things you need to know before you adopt a child

Gina Heumann

Nov 18, 2020
7 min

8 things you need to know before you adopt a child

Like any expectant parents, adoptive moms and dads worry that they don’t know enough. They wonder what they need to learn to take care of...

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How a Mom of a Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder Develops "Trauma Brain" Too

Chris Prange-Morgan, MA, MSW

Nov 11, 2020
5 min

How a Mom of a Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder Develops "Trauma Brain" Too

Here at RAD Advocates, we still talk about our "trauma brains" even years after raising kids with reactive attachment disorder. It's real.

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Why Parenting a Child With Reactive Attachment Disorder Isn't the Same as Parenting Other Kids

Heather Houze

Nov 4, 2020
3 min

Why Parenting a Child With Reactive Attachment Disorder Isn't the Same as Parenting Other Kids

Early in our childrearing lives, I became a stay-at-home mom. My husband Jon supported our family financially while I handled most of the...

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The Most Important Things to Know and Do if Your Child with RAD is in Residential Treatment

Amy VanTine

Oct 27, 2020
4 min

The Most Important Things to Know and Do if Your Child with RAD is in Residential Treatment

Carol was in a complete state of panic when I answered the phone. Her son Ty, a child with reactive attachment disorder (RAD), had been...

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A mom's heart-wrenching journey through RAD and the decision to send her daughter to live elsewhere

Anonymous

Oct 20, 2020
6 min

A mom's heart-wrenching journey through RAD and the decision to send her daughter to live elsewhere

My husband and I had been foster parents for three years the day we got the phone call. The woman on the phone was from the U.S....

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Reactive Attachment Disorder Parenting Resource Round-Up: 34 Sources to Survive the Difficult Path

Heather Houze

Oct 14, 2020
7 min

Reactive Attachment Disorder Parenting Resource Round-Up: 34 Sources to Survive the Difficult Path

While helpful resources are still bleak with regard to reactive attachment disorder parenting, it's come a long way. Here's what we found.

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An Open Letter to Clinicians about "Unstable" Moms of Kids with Reactive Attachment Disorder

Forrest Lien, LCSW

Oct 6, 2020
6 min

An Open Letter to Clinicians about "Unstable" Moms of Kids with Reactive Attachment Disorder

Dear Mental Health Colleague, A mother called me in tears yesterday. Her story was one of hundreds I’ve heard over nearly 40 years in the...

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A Hidden Aftermath of Reactive Attachment Disorder: When a Child's Trauma Traumatizes the Family

Cheryl Ruzzo

Sep 29, 2020
8 min

A Hidden Aftermath of Reactive Attachment Disorder: When a Child's Trauma Traumatizes the Family

Simply because a perpetrator is a child does not diminish the effects of abuse. Reactive attachment disorder impacts the whole family.

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4 simple ways to spot reactive attachment disorder symptoms when they look like lots of other things

Julie Evans, LPC

Sep 23, 2020
4 min

4 simple ways to spot reactive attachment disorder symptoms when they look like lots of other things

It was a typical day at our counseling office when I got her phone call. Even though several years have passed, I can still hear the...

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8 ways to spot a good reactive attachment disorder therapist as an exhausted parent

Amy VanTine

Sep 16, 2020
4 min

8 ways to spot a good reactive attachment disorder therapist as an exhausted parent

It's tough to find a therapist who understands the reality of reactive attachment disorder. It is possible though. Look for these qualities.

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When adoption meets reactive attachment disorder and other things this mom learned the hard way

Heather

Sep 9, 2020
4 min

When adoption meets reactive attachment disorder and other things this mom learned the hard way

As an adoptive mom, I’ve been asked many times if I would adopt again. My answer is never cut and dry—never a hard yes or no. I love...

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How a family who opened their hearts and home to serious reactive attachment disorder found safety

Anonymous

Aug 18, 2020
5 min

How a family who opened their hearts and home to serious reactive attachment disorder found safety

Pastor Michael and his wife Tanya were in their 50’s and had raised two beautiful daughters. As empty-nesters, they looked forward to...

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When Home is No Longer a Safe Haven: The Reality of Living with Reactive Attachment Disorder

Amy VanTine

Aug 18, 2020
7 min

When Home is No Longer a Safe Haven: The Reality of Living with Reactive Attachment Disorder

Families of kids with reactive attachment disorder on the moderate to severe range often live in compromising environments.

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5 ways you can be a good friend to a mom of a child with reactive attachment disorder

Gina Heumann

Aug 17, 2020
4 min

5 ways you can be a good friend to a mom of a child with reactive attachment disorder

To mother a child who suffers from early trauma is a lonely place. If you have a friend doing so, you can make a difference in her life...

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Aug 4, 2020
4 min

Dear Therapist: 7 Things to Know About Reactive Attachment Disorder (from another therapist/RAD mom)

I remember the moment well. My 4-year-old son was dumping tray sand onto the carpet of his therapist’s office. He stared right into my...

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Why the mom of a child with reactive attachment disorder in your life needs you to call her

Heather

Aug 3, 2020
4 min

Why the mom of a child with reactive attachment disorder in your life needs you to call her

As a mom of a child with reactive attachment disorder, I understand loneliness. But the path that took me to that place is more...

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Reactive Attachment Disorder in the Classroom: 5 Ways You Can Connect with Your Child's Teacher

Allison Ellenwood

Jul 21, 2020
6 min

Reactive Attachment Disorder in the Classroom: 5 Ways You Can Connect with Your Child's Teacher

Most teachers encounter reactive attachment disorder at some point, but without training. A parent/teacher team is critical.

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What a parent of a child with reactive attachment disorder will still tackle after the pandemic

Amy J. Brown

Jul 21, 2020
4 min

What a parent of a child with reactive attachment disorder will still tackle after the pandemic

When I chatted with a friend recently, I remarked how crazy life feels in the midst of this global pandemic. To my surprise, she felt...

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When the Other Children Shatter: The Glass Effect of Reactive Attachment Disorder on Siblings

Heather Houze

Jul 14, 2020
3 min

When the Other Children Shatter: The Glass Effect of Reactive Attachment Disorder on Siblings

When reactive attachment disorder enters the home, siblings of children with the disorder also suffer from its symptoms.

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