disinhibited social engagement disorder

Compassion Enlivens Self-Esteem – Cure for School Shootings

Schools got it wrong. Many parents got it wrong. Self-esteem is not a fundamental requirement for healthy child development. And here is why: Children who build strong [...]

Meditation and Mindfulness for Mental Health, Focus, and Attachment Disorder

It is never too early to begin to teach children mindfulness and meditative practices that can help them for a lifetime. Research shows that mindfulness can help children [...]

RAD is a Crazy Disorder

Caring for a child with RAD or any Attachment Disorder can be trying, but seeing the humor is a way to provide a sense of ease to parents and caretakers who are on the edge [...]

Attachment Parenting Regret #2

The gentle and committed aspect of Attachment Parenting is a lovely and wonderful experience for the growing child. I have only a few regrets for choosing this wonderful and [...]

Reactive Attachment Disorder Symptom Map

Attachment disorder is such a serious and complex developmental challenge that the list of possible symptoms and indicators is long enough to fill up an entire map. Parents [...]

Attachment Parenting Regret #1

The term “Attachment Parenting” is relatively new … but the practice of gentle and nurturing parenting to promote development of Human Attachment according [...]

Attachment Parenting: When A Hug Is More Than A Hug

by Darleen Claire Wodzenski, MA ESE, MA CMHC, QPPE, Phd Psychology I read an interesting post today from someone promoting “Attachment Parenting”. The [...]

Fairytales Not True: Love Grows Here

Folklore and fairytales have placed the heart at the center of human love and emotion. We feel love in our chest … sometimes it makes our hearts pound faster. Other [...]

10 Qualities of Highly Sensitive Parents

The research is in and Parental Sensitivity is scientifically proven to be the quality of a great parent! Sensitive parenting is critical for early development of [...]