March of 2020 has ushered in a strange and historic global pandemic, forcing families to hunker down and stay inside. For many parents,...

Almost four years ago, I was sitting on the floor of my closet, battered and bruised by my own child; feeling increasingly desperate, and...

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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For me, knowing the reasons behind what he was doing helped me shift my mindset and better handle myself in these situations.

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...

On Valentine’s Day in 2018, Nikolas Cruz killed 17 people and injured 17 others in Parkland, Florida… the worst school shooting on...

Many people (including at one time, me) associate PTSD only with combat veterans, police officers who’ve been involved in tragic events,...

Thinking back on my childhood, I remember planning ahead and excitedly anticipating the start of the new school year. I loved the thought...

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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