BE isn’t really a hoarder, but she does show a lot of interest in trash. She always wants to pick up things that she finds lying around, such as a broken crayon in her school hallway, or a cracked cell phone case in the grass. In her recent newsletter, Heather Forbes answers a reader’s questionContinue reading “When your Child is a Hoarder”
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Sharing trauma stories
I’ve shared many times that I get nervous when I think about explaining all the details of BC’s early life to him. So far he understands that he’s adopted and that his first mom and dad couldn’t take care of him. But I know a time will come when he (and BE) will want specifics.Continue reading “Sharing trauma stories”
I get scared when you yell
One thing I really like about BCLC is that much of it is about improving yourself as opposed to always trying to change your kids. Another aspect that I’ve come to accept as true for me, is that there are really only two primary emotions – love and fear. So when I get angry becauseContinue reading “I get scared when you yell”
Good enough parenting
It’s clear that I’m not perfect and probably no one is more aware of this than me. Yes, it’s true, I tend to be very hard on myself. But, there’s good news for me and all the other imperfect parents out there. A while back, BCLC therapist RB recommended a book called “Inside I’m Hurting”Continue reading “Good enough parenting”
Shannon Mackie 