Rocky Hill Parent & Peer Specialists

03/24/2026

03/24/2026

Siblings in RAD families are often the ones nobody asks about.
A RAD parent and counseling graduate student at Bowling Green State University is changing that. Her research study examines the impact of RAD on siblings in the home — because whole-family support has to actually include the whole family.
If you're a caregiver of a child with RAD or chronic disruptive behaviors with a sibling ages 7–16 at home, your participation matters. Anonymous survey, 10–30 minutes — plus the option to enter a drawing for one of three gift cards.
Outside the age range, but want to share your experience? You're still welcome to participate — just note it in the open-ended questions at the end.
Learn more: bit.ly/SiblingStudyINFO Take the survey: bgsu.edu/siblingstudy

03/22/2026

This is tragic. Unfortunately, it’s not as rare as we’d like to believe. So many families ask for help and are denied. Why? It’s because of money. Counties don’t want to pay. When multiple professionals recommend out of home therapeutic placement and the child is a danger to the family it is in no one’s best interest for that child to remain in the home. Whenever possible it’s best for kids to be in the home, but sometimes that is not safe, for anyone. I have watched families beg for help. I’ve seen Psychiatrists recommend out of home placement, all other services fail, and counties still refuse. This is the result.

In the early morning hours of January 13, 2026, what began as a quiet birthday celebration in Duncannon Borough, Pennsylvania, ended in tragedy.
Just after midnight, 11-year-old Clayton Dietz had his birthday acknowledged at home by his adoptive parents.
According to court documents, his father, Douglas Dietz, later told him it was time for bed and confiscated his Nintendo Switch. Investigators say Clayton became upset.
Around 3:20 a.m., Douglas Dietz's wife woke to a loud noise and what she initially described as a smell resembling fireworks. When she tried to wake her husband, he did not respond. Turning on the light, she realized the sound she thought was dripping water was blood.
Moments later, Clayton entered the room and told her his father was d*ad.
Police responded to the home on South Market Street and found Douglas Dietz in bed with a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Authorities said the parents' bedroom was connected to Clayton's by a closet.
According to investigators, Clayton admitted to shooting his father. He told police he located the key to the gun safe in his father's drawer while searching for his confiscated gaming console. He removed a revolver, loaded it, walked to his father's side of the bed, and fired while his father was sleeping. When asked what he believed would happen after pulling the trigger, Clayton reportedly said he had been angry and did not think about the consequences.
During interviews, he made statements acknowledging what he had done and expressing distress. Authorities also noted visible minor injuries on his face at the time of questioning. A family acquaintance stated that Clayton had been diagnosed with autism and that behavioral challenges had intensified in the previous year. Reports indicated that requests had been made to transfer him to a specialized behavioral education program.
Clayton Dietz has been charged as an adult with criminal homicide. Bail was denied, and he is being held at Perry County Prison as the case moves through the court system. The incident has sparked intense discussion about juvenile justice, mental health support, firearm access, and how a domestic conflict escalated into irreversible violence in the early hours of a child's birthday.

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03/18/2026

Parents: Keep an eye out for Deckiez caffeine pouches.

These small pouches are gaining popularity quickly with teens. They’re being promoted by college athletes as an alternative to ni****ne pouches, and the Deckiez brand has reportedly signed more than 30 college athletes to represent the product.

At this time, they are not illegal for kids to consume. One pouch contains about half the caffeine of a standard Red Bull.

Like many stimulant products, the concern is how easily they can become part of a daily habit for teens.

Happy Parenting,
Officer Gomez

03/16/2026

Therapeutic Care in the Classroom: learning techniques and practices that will help you to handle behaviours in the classroom and to work with parents on bringing healing to their child with RAD.

This course is for teachers, teacher aides, school board members, special education teachers, and future teachers.

This two-part course provides teachers and school staff with the tools and techniques they need to bring therapeutic and brain-based practices to their classrooms to better help children with RAD and other neurodivergent disorders.

Who should join the course?
-teachers
-classroom aides
-special education teachers
-principles
-school support staff
-parents
-school board members
-community members

Course details and registration: https://www.theradishranch.org/teachers/ (link in bio)

03/10/2026

So many people struggle with forgiveness. It’s not about “letting someone off the hook”. It’s not about being “okay” with what was done. It’s for your freedom. Freedom from anger, control, hurt, and more. Forgiveness is more for the forgiver than the forgiven. This may be helpful for Christians struggling with forgiveness.

A Prayer to Experience the Freedom of ForgivenessBy: Emily Rose MasseyBible Reading:“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm...

03/08/2026

Our March newsletter is here: https://conta.cc/4sWiT8H

The Safety Check Protocol is a brain-based and connection-based model that can be used to help children with defiant, disrespectful, destructive, and limit-testing behaviours. Following the theme from last month's newsletter, it is a way to switch from "the Hulk" back to "Dr. Banner."

This protocol promotes healthy brain functioning, problem solving, and healthy relationship skills, all while giving parents and caregivers a hands-on, trauma-responsive approach to handling behaviours!

Interested? Read on!

Sneak peek:
- The Three Main Goals of the Safety Check Protocol
- The 12 Steps of the Safety Check Protocol
- Keys Points to Remember

Read the full article here: https://conta.cc/4sWiT8H

03/08/2026

If your child plays Roblox you MUST watch this. It’s so important to be informed.

Schlep, real name Michael, is a 22‑year‑old YouTuber and content creator known for his hard‑hitting investigations exposing child predators on Roblox. Throug...

03/07/2026

Unsure whether your child needs an IEP or a 504 plan? Join us to learn the differences, how students qualify, and how Section 504 can support your child in school and beyond.
REGISTER: https://tinyurl.com/4mp6pe2r
March 10, 2026 | 12-12:30 PM

03/05/2026

“Not my kid.” If your child has a phone this is just as likely to happen as them getting a phone call to sell them extended car warranty. Have the conversation.

03/04/2026

This is excellent information.