RAD Parenting Podcast

Protecting Your Patience as a RAD Parent

Come join us for this month's episode where Tracey talks about taking breaks as a parent and how important it is to protect your patience wo you can be a RAD parent! Connect with Tracey: Visit http://www.fullcirclefamilycounseling.com/getting-started/ for more information or to schedule a consultation LinkedIn: Tracey Turner-Keyser Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fullcirclefamilycounseling/ **The information and advice given in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. ...

Back to School with a RAD Kid

With back to school season in full swing, Tracey and Jena share some things you may want to think about when entering this new school year. Connect with Tracey: Visit http://www.fullcirclefamilycounseling.com/getting-started/ for more information or to schedule a consultation LinkedIn: Tracey Turner-Keyser Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fullcirclefamilycounseling/ **The information and advice given in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as a su...

Does My Kid Have ADHD?

In this episode of RAD Parenting Podcast, we delve into the topic of children's behavior: Does your kid have ADHD or is it, hypervigilance, screen time, and sleep deprivation. We explore the fine line between normal childhood exploration and behavior that may indicate ADHD. Excessive screen time is highlighted as a potential disruptor of focus and a contributor to anxiety, depression, and ADHD symptoms. The importance of considering various elements, such as diet, exercise, outdoor activities, s...

Mother's Day Madness: Unlocking the Parenting Puzzle with Laughter and Love

Welcome to the Reactive Attachment Disorder Parenting Podcast where we help give you information to turn your RAD kid into a family kid. In today’s episode, we embark on a discussion of Mother’s Day and parenting dynamics. We unravel the mysterious triggers lurking beneath this seemingly innocent holiday and question the peculiar notion of fathers being reduced to mere "babysitters" rather than equal partners. Our hosts kick off the episode with a lighthearted jab at the societal norms that have...

Interracial Adoption Pt. 2

In this episode, we’re continuing the conversation about interracial adoption with Jena and her daughter. There really are so many little things happening that we don’t think about when blended families come together. Finding and building community with others who have a similar ancestral background as the adopted child is very beneficial though. Most importantly, we need to make sure the child’s needs are being met. That may mean seeking out additional support, asking for help, and being an act...

Interracial Adoption

In this episode, we’re talking about interracial adoption, and what that experience has been like for Jena and her daughter. We’ll be sharing some helpful information from a wonderful organization, Be the Bridge, that is working to empower people and culture toward racial healing, equity, and reconciliation. If you’re considering adopting and becoming a transracial family, it’s important that you understand everything that entails-not only for your family, but for the child you are bringing into...

How to Get the Most from Your Therapy Session at FCFC

When it comes to therapy at Full Circle Family Counseling, your participation, commitment, and willingness to attend sessions are so important. This really makes or breaks how much success will take place for you and your family. I am not the miracle cure, and I cannot wave a magic wand and make everything better. Unfortunately, a lack of progress WILL show up when you’re not putting in the effort on your end. In this episode, I’m sharing more about measuring success, and how that looks for you ...

Part 2: What Therapy is Really About at Full Circle Family Counseling

What Therapy is Really About at Full Circle Family Counseling

As we move into 2023, I want to talk about what you can expect from therapy when we work together. At Full Circle Family Counseling, you won’t find ‘traditional’ therapy that is solely client-driven. Instead, the entire family is very actively involved, because everyone is being affected by what’s happening in the home. It's really important to be committed to being fully involved in therapy. It’s also perfectly okay to have really hard feelings about what’s happening in your home too (that’s wh...

Decompressing After the Holidays - Guided Meditation

The holiday season can be fun, but it can also be a busy and stressful time for so many of us - especially as parents. If you feel like you need to relax and decompress after the holidays, I have a guided meditation to help you do just that. In this episode, I want you to close your eyes (or at least soften them), take in some deep breaths, and really notice how your body is feeling. As you begin paying attention to your different senses, give yourself permission to simply take note of what’s go...

2 Simple Tips on Parenting a RAD Kid Over the Holidays

Christmas is just days away, and if you’re like many of the parents I’ve worked with, you may just be ready to get it done and over with. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and really over this time of year, one of the best things you can do is to take care of yourself. Take things one step at a time, and try to have fun along the way (I know that may be easier said than done though). In this episode, I’m sharing simple advice for you to help your RAD children during Christmas with all of their emoti...

Gifts for a Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder

With Christmas right around the corner, you may be questioning what to get your RAD child for Christmas. What gifts do you suggest your extended family give your child with reactive attachment disorder? More than likely toys will get destroyed and instead of feeling appreciated, your child will become overwhelmed. In this episode, I provided tips for determining what your RAD child wants and what they actually NEED. From sensory objects to indestructible toys, tune in to learn all about what to ...

Tips for Making it Through the Holidays with a RAD Child

The holiday season can be a lot, and pretty stressful for most of us. When you have children with developmental complex trauma in your home, it can feel even more chaotic. Did you know that you can handle the holidays with a little more grace and ease, and actually have fun though? I want to help you be more prepared when it comes to handling the extra stress this season can bring, because I know it’s challenging. In this episode, I share advice for navigating this time of year with children who...

What To Do When Your Child Refuses To Do Things Your Way

You’ve asked your child to do something, but they just absolutely refuse to do things your way. Does this happen more often than not? As a parent, it can be very frustrating when your child absolutely refuses to follow your direction. In previous episodes, we’ve touched on the importance of having our child do things right the first time. But what happens when you feel like your child is incapable of doing that? In this episode, I share advice for WHY your child is refusing to comply. It’s impor...

Handling the Holidays with a RAD Child

As a parent of a RAD (Reactive Attachment Disorder) child, it is no surprise to feel overwhelmed during the holiday season as you plan time with extended family. What do you tell your in-laws, grandparents, aunts and uncles, or siblings that may not give you the support you need? In this episode, I share advice for making your holiday run much smoother by educating your extended family as well as helping your RAD child feel safe and secure. This will allow your child to be able to move throughou...

Bullying Prevention and Depression Awareness

Children to bullying others are not feeling good about themselves, maybe sarcastic, have passive/aggressive behaviors. They usually pick on kids who have traits that they feel they are lacking and may be jealous of that child. Its okay for parents to check into their kids phones, computers, backpacks, etc., just to make sure things are okay. Whether being the bully or being bullied, most times the child doesn't feel able to talk with their teachers about the problem; so parents need to be watchf...

Quick tip on Shame

Quick Tip for Shame vs Guilt in a Child Symptoms of a child experiencing shame vs guilt are discussed. Parent communication tools and effective responses for helping a child are covered.

Shame Versus Guilt

Moving kids from destructive and shameful thinking into a more temporal and opportunistic feelingn of guilt attached to specific actions, not to thier entire person.

Coping with Complex Trauma in Families

A great explanation of the varying types of trauma.

PTSD's Effect on Family Life

Typical symptoms and challenges of PTSD are discussed and the need for increasing coping skills, reframing and creating new narrative, restoration and the development of support systems for the entire family.

Benefits of Respite Care

Very good information for caregivers and parents who sometimes get too caught up in their child's issues that they aren't able to take proper care of themselves. Parents / caregivers need reminding that its okay to do things for their own benefit; but having a good qualified person to give respite care is essential. Pointers given regarding what that person should understand regarding their child in order for a successful experience for the child.

The Attachment Cycle Part 2

As a child develops, when child cries and their needs aren't met the child develops a sense of security and safety. If not, the infant does not thrive when their needs aren't met and does not feel secure, safe and develop the ability to love and trust. Also self confidence and self worth does not develop as normal. (something must be wrong with me)

The Attachment Cycle Part 1

Tracey talks about the first year of the attachment cycle and what the attachment cycle is.

Attunement in RAD Kids

Self care is vital to the adults and having support of friends, family, school and faith communities makes a world of difference in how the adult can maintain and support these child.

Red Brain/ Green Brain in RAD Kids

Jen and Tracey discussed green brain vs red brain (needs not met vs needs met, trust vs distrust). When parents/caregivers don't respond to their children or don't do it with consistency or the environment is chaotic, they don't connect to anyone and turn to themselves for comfort and survival (no trust, no security, no safety is felt by the child). Some signals for parents are failure for child to thrive, doesn't make eye contact, may have such physical things as acid reflux and often becomes v...

Setting Limits for RAD Kids

Consistency is key. Set limits that you can always enforce and chill out! Acknowledge that they may not be doing exactly what you've asked, but stay calm and say something like "when you get this done mom's way, we'll go do this_______________. Being firm, yet calm and in control helps your child understand that as an adult, you've got this!

Living with RAD Kids

This covers so much with Jen. Good information but would like it to be broken down more for tips to manage day to day life with RAD child. It validates parents feelings and gives permission to acknowledge their feelings and to take steps their family needs to continue successfully.

More info on how to recognize RAD in your child

Feeling helpless and hopeless says it ALL! That is exactly my experience!

Recognizing a RAD Kid

Tracey describes how parents feel with a RAD child.....sometimes disconnected, unsure of themselves because they are not connecting with this child and that feeling of failure. This tip is so encouraging to parents because it reminds us that we are not bad parents and we are not alone. Would like to have more of these tips.

More tips for Connecting with your kids

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