Gina Heumann
How To Survive Social Distancing with a Trauma Kid
March of 2020 has ushered in a strange and historic global pandemic, forcing families to hunker down and stay inside. For many parents,...
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Gina Heumann
- Jan 29, 2020
- 4 min
Legislating the RAD Mission
Almost four years ago, I was sitting on the floor of my closet, battered and bruised by my own child; feeling increasingly desperate, and...
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Gina Heumann
- Jan 12, 2020
- 4 min
Being a Trauma Mama... Oh the Judgments!
My friend was very careful to describe her only as “missing” and not that she ran away. Why? Because of the judgments.
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Gina Heumann
- Jan 3, 2020
- 3 min
My 2020 Vision: Spread Love and Hope to RAD Families
Check out what's coming up in 2020...
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Gina Heumann
- Dec 16, 2019
- 3 min
The Remarkable Effects of Trauma on Brain Development
“Kids are resilient.” I’ve heard this phrase time and time again, and let’s just call it BS. Kids are not actually as resilient as you...
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Gina Heumann
- Nov 23, 2019
- 4 min
Surviving a RAD Holiday
Worried about surviving this holiday season with your challenging child? Here's 6 Tips for surviving a RAD holiday!
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Gina Heumann
- Oct 28, 2019
- 4 min
8 Dumb Things People Say to Adoptive Parents
Stupid comments from strangers and what to say...
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Gina Heumann
- Oct 8, 2019
- 5 min
5 Ways To Shift Your Mindset About a RAD Kid
For me, knowing the reasons behind what he was doing helped me shift my mindset and better handle myself in these situations.
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Gina Heumann
- Sep 24, 2019
- 4 min
Wrongly Accused
Since publishing my book in June, I’ve heard from many RAD families who are struggling or who have had to relinquish their kids: and I’m...
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Gina Heumann
- Sep 9, 2019
- 3 min
Childhood Trauma Affects Us ALL!
On Valentine’s Day in 2018, Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people and injured 17 others in Parkland, Florida… the worst school shooting on...
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Gina Heumann
- Aug 26, 2019
- 4 min
Six Signs of PTSD in RAD Caregivers
Many people (including at one time, me) associate PTSD only with combat veterans, police officers who’ve been involved in tragic events,...
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Gina Heumann
- Aug 11, 2019
- 4 min
5 Tips to Ease Back-to-School Anxiety with Your Challenging Child
Thinking back on my childhood, I remember planning ahead and excitedly anticipating the start of the new school year. I loved the thought...
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Gina Heumann
- Jul 24, 2019
- 4 min
Hug a Mom Today
All parents have been in a store, restaurant, or public place when their kid is less than perfect. It’s a hard place to be. It’s...
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Gina Heumann
- Jul 11, 2019
- 3 min
Raise Your Hand... for a new challenge!
How did I get here?
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