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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.
Micaela Myers
Sep 10, 20245 min read
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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.
Micaela Myers
Sep 3, 20247 min read
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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.
Kathleen Johnson
Aug 27, 20244 min read
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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.
Allison Ellenwood
Aug 16, 20247 min read
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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.
Micaela Myers
Aug 5, 20246 min read
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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.
Micaela Myers
Jul 24, 20248 min read
1,314 views
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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.
Anonymous
Jul 16, 20245 min read
899 views
2 comments


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.
Anonymous
Jun 24, 202410 min read
1,245 views
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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.
Micaela Myers
Jun 3, 20247 min read
1,392 views
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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.
Anonymous
May 22, 20247 min read
1,890 views
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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.
Micaela Myers
May 15, 20247 min read
2,156 views
3 comments


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.
Micaela Myers
May 1, 20246 min read
1,055 views
4 comments


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...
Micaela Myers
Apr 1, 20245 min read
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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.
Anonymous
Mar 27, 20249 min read
2,824 views
6 comments


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...
Micaela Myers
Mar 4, 20246 min read
675 views
1 comment


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.
Anonymous
Feb 21, 20249 min read
603 views
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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.
Micaela Myers
Feb 6, 20245 min read
778 views
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Why Traditional Therapy Doesn't Usually Work (and Can Even Make Things Worse) for Kids with Reactive Attachment Disorder
Many professionals, even trauma-informed, don't truly understand reactive attachment disorder and how it plays out in a family.
Anonymous
Jan 22, 202410 min read
2,121 views
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Why Feeling Bad for Kids with Reactive Attachment Disorder Doesn't Help Them
I often imagine what would’ve happened if we understood the reality of reactive attachment disorder with empathy rather than sympathy.
Anonymous
Jan 9, 202410 min read
1,820 views
2 comments


A Story of Sad Lessons Learned From Parenting and Reactive Attachment Disorder in a Broken System
Learn about the painful journey of a couple parenting a child with reactive attachment disorder and how RAD Advocates works toward change.
Micaela Myers
Dec 12, 20236 min read
1,273 views
3 comments
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