Trauma-Informed Parenting

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Episode 116 - Attachment Styles in Children Part 3 Dec 18, 2019

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In this episode of Positive Adoption, Kathleen shares the the third attachment style in children - “Resistant/Ambivalent — The child develops a “stay near mom” strategy. These children use negative emotions to gain attention. They exhibit angry, resistant behavior toward the caregiver and exaggerated fearfulness. They tend to suppress their feelings and expect caregivers to be inconsistently available. These children expect parents to be preoccupied.” Grab a cup of coffee and join her as she shares some personal stories as well as some science

Episode 114 - Avoidant Attachment Dec 11, 2019

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In this episode of Positive Adoption, Kathleen continues the series on attachment with “Avoidant.” Avoidant — The child has trouble seeking care. Infants with this attachment style communicate with their mothers only when they are feeling well. These children exhibit self-soothing behaviors and tend to mask negative emotions. They are often perfectionists. You can find more info in her book, How to Have Peace When Your Kids are in Chaos here. Make sure you grab your attachment graphic on the printable resource page on thewholehouse.org. Grab a cup of coffee and join Kathleen!

Episode 112 - Secure Attachment Dec 04, 2019

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In this episode of Positive Adoption, Kathleen continues the series on attachment with “Secure Attachment.” Secure — The child feels confident that the attachment figure will be available to meet their needs. They use the attachment figure as a safe base to explore the environment and seek the attachment figure in times of distress. She delves into how if the attachment style it can be “earned” and how that works. You can find more info in her book, How to Have Peace When Your Kids are in Chaos here. Make sure you grab your attachment graphic on the printable resource page on thewholehouse.org. Grab a cup of coffee and join Kathleen!

Episode 107 - Attachment Parenting Nov 20, 2019

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When a child moves into a new placement, he will use the attachment style he already knows. This is why it is important to understand attachment styles.  We parents spend money and time trying to fix behaviors (guilty). We pour over books about learning styles and love languages, and all of this information is beneficial, but we are left scratching our heads when it comes to attachment. It seems as if it should be seamless and natural, yet it is the hardest thing we parents will ever do. Grab a cup of coffee and join Kathleen as she shares about attachment parenting!

Episode 107 - Practicing Gratefulness When Raising Kids From Hard Places or Have a Capital Letter Syndrome Nov 18, 2019

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Are you raising a child who has had trauma or has a capital letter syndrome? Days can be long and tough. We know. How do you practice gratefulness during this season? Join Jerry and Kathleen as they tackle practicing gratefulness when raising kids from hard places (and with capital letter syndromes). They’ve lived it and have some great stories to share. Grab a cup of coffee and join this dynamic duo!

Episode 106 - The Attachment Cycle Nov 13, 2019

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The attachment cycle is as simple as it is profound. The infant expresses a need, the parent meets the need. This happens thousands of times and the child becomes attached, secure in the expectation he will be cared for. Kids who come to us through adoption/foster care often have had breaks in attachment. Join Kathleen as she shares what this looks like in this episode of Positive Adoption. Grab a cup of coffee and be sure to share this episode!

Episode 104- Five Bs Affected by Trauma Part 5 Nov 06, 2019

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In this episode of Positive Adoption, Kathleen continues the series on the Five Bs affected by trauma with "Behavior." Behavior — an altered ability to self-regulate in response to stressors. This can manifest as impulsiveness, self destructive behavior, aggressive behavior, excessive compliance, sleep disturbances, eating disorders, substance abuse, re-enactment of their traumatic past, or pathological self soothing behaviors. Grab a cup of coffee and join Kathleen as she finishes this series!

Episode 102 - Five Bs Affected by Trauma Part 4 Oct 31, 2019

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In this episode of Positive Adoption, Kathleen continues the series on the Five Bs affected by trauma with "Beliefs." Children from hard places have altered belief systems or the lens through which they see the world. Grab a cup of coffee and your thinking cap as she discusses beliefs and leads you through an exercise to help you understand where your kiddo is coming from.

Episode 101 - Connecting with Adult Kids Oct 28, 2019

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Are you an empty nester? Are you struggling with navigating the new waters of your children adulting? Are your teens transitioning into the adult world? Need some encouragement during these transitions and want to maintain a healthy relationship with your adult kids? Then this episode is for you! Join Kathleen and hubby Jerry as they share some tips, stories, mistakes, and some encouragement for those of you who think it’s too late. Spoiler alert. It’s not too late. Grab a cup of coffee and join this dynamic duo!

Episode 100 - Five Bs Affected by Trauma Part 3 Oct 23, 2019

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Did your child have trauma in his life before he/she came "home" to you? Science says there are five Bs affected by trauma, and we cannot overlook them. In kids from hard places, behavioral disorders are a symptom of the effect trauma has had on their development. Grab a cup of coffee and join Kathleen episode of Positive Adoption as she shares about the Body in this episode and how it is affected by trauma.

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