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Anger

A Reactive Attachment Disorder Motto: Don’t Get Mad, Get Happy

March 15, 2010

Out in our culture we often hear, “Don’t get mad, get even.” Sometimes we hear, “Don’t worry, be happy.” Neither is particularly useful when thinking about children with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). Depending on their histories, many RAD kids have had more than their share of parents getting even or something like it. Don’t worry [...]

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Not A Great Morning

February 8, 2010

I am embarrassed. Our daughter got to me today and I have not responded like I would want to. This has not been a great morning. No, more accurately it hasn’t even been a good morning. Our dear little sweetums woke up in a mood. Actually the problems started last night and were only partially [...]

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Big Time Love Is Essential

December 10, 2009

So love is not enough. And love is essential. How much love does my child need? Oh, that’s so simple: all the love you’ve got. Now, that assumes that your love tank is always full, so you must take care of yourself in order to give your child all that love. Here’s the deal. All [...]

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