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Spanking Adopted Children (don’t–here’s why)

Brenda Scott · January 8, 2020 · Leave a Comment

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I keep thinking about the part about spanking adopted children in chapter 17 in my book. I wish I would have explained it a little better. In my book, I said: "You cannot spank these kids! ...You will trigger their trauma and they will not believe that you are safe. In these … [Read more...] about Spanking Adopted Children (don’t–here’s why)

When you have nothing left to give…

Brenda Scott · September 30, 2014 · Leave a Comment

photo credit: Caitlinator I wanted to write last night, but I couldn't. I wanted to write two posts--one about food, and one about kids with behavioral issues. I was spent. My brain was fried. I couldn't give anything else. One of my kids has been spiraling all week, and last … [Read more...] about When you have nothing left to give…

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