Gina HeumannMar 22, 20203 minHow To Survive Social Distancing with a Trauma KidMarch of 2020 has ushered in a strange and historic global pandemic, forcing families to hunker down and stay inside. For many parents,...
Gina HeumannJan 30, 20204 minLegislating the RAD MissionAlmost four years ago, I was sitting on the floor of my closet, battered and bruised by my own child; feeling increasingly desperate, and...
Gina HeumannJan 13, 20204 minBeing 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.
Gina HeumannJan 3, 20203 minMy 2020 Vision: Spread Love and Hope to RAD FamiliesCheck out what's coming up in 2020...
Gina HeumannDec 16, 20193 minThe 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...
Gina HeumannNov 23, 20194 minSurviving a RAD HolidayWorried about surviving this holiday season with your challenging child? Here's 6 Tips for surviving a RAD holiday!
Gina HeumannOct 28, 20194 min8 Dumb Things People Say to Adoptive ParentsStupid comments from strangers and what to say...
Gina HeumannOct 8, 20195 min5 Ways To Shift Your Mindset About a RAD KidFor me, knowing the reasons behind what he was doing helped me shift my mindset and better handle myself in these situations.
Gina HeumannSep 24, 20194 minWrongly 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...
Gina HeumannSep 9, 20193 minChildhood 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...
Gina HeumannAug 26, 20194 minSix Signs of PTSD in RAD CaregiversMany people (including at one time, me) associate PTSD only with combat veterans, police officers who’ve been involved in tragic events,...
Gina HeumannAug 11, 20194 min5 Tips to Ease Back-to-School Anxiety with Your Challenging ChildThinking back on my childhood, I remember planning ahead and excitedly anticipating the start of the new school year. I loved the thought...
Gina HeumannJul 24, 20194 minHug a Mom TodayAll 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...