behavioral therapy

Attention needs: the ADHD child and the momma who loves him

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When Ezra was in day treatment (behavioral therapy), we were taught that there are four main reasons that children misbehave: 1) they are seeking attention 2) they are seeking power or control 3) they are seeking revenge or 4) they are feeling inadequate. Once we were able to categorize Ezra’s deeds by their why, it … [Read more…]

A different kind of mother’s love

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“Sometimes I go through several days and realize I haven’t really connected with him.” The admission comes from my guilt-ridden voice and lands on the ears of our social worker, who just smiles and responds with grace and affirmation. There’s a picture in my mind of what motherhood should look like. It’s nurturing and tender. … [Read more…]