Category: Parenting Support
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Why Reconnect with a Toxic Family

Reasons people choose to return to or reconnect with a toxic family situation after healing their inner child can be deeply personal and complex. Some possible reasons include: – Seeking closure or understanding: Facing the past in person can sometimes offer new perspective or peace. – Testing your growth: Re-engaging with family can be a…
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Is it ADHD or Grief

What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) as related to grief? Is it related, and if it is, how is it exhibited? “I have a child who is hyper, aggressive, and out of control; I am not sure how to handle her. I know she was struggling at school, but I do not think anything…
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Is it a Meltdown?

I see many tantrums in the residential where I work. These tantrums are designed to receive something like a prize or attention, or to avoid something like a consequence. Children who have tantrums begin to “turn it up” when they cannot have the item or thing they want. They may begin throwing things and become…
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When do you stop toxic parental visitation?

When do you stop toxic visits for your child? How would you go about preventing the visits when the other parents/grandparent is allowed a certain amount of time each week or month? Supervised visits or court-ordered visits that are toxic can be damaging and traumatic for your child. Court-ordered visits are more straightforward to discontinue…






