<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Mending Broken Wings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mending Broken Wings]]></description><link>https://www.mendingbw.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:38:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mendingbw.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Traditional Discipline Fails with FASD (And What to Do Instead)]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most frustrating experiences for caregivers is this: “Why does nothing work?” You set rules. You give consequences. You stay consistent. And yet—the same behaviors continue. ❗ The Core Problem Traditional discipline assumes that the person understands cause and effect But with FASD, that connection is often weak or inconsistent  What’s Actually Happening Individuals with FASD may: Forget rules quickly Do not connect actions to consequences React emotionally instead of logically...]]></description><link>https://www.mendingbw.org/post/why-traditional-discipline-fails-with-fasd-and-what-to-do-instead</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c180948fe05188d48a4018</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:26:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7d2d0_5baadbede58e4a5091ff900b0315a142~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Tjapkes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is FASD? The Hidden Disability That Changes Everything.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people don’t realize they’ve encountered FASD. They may see a child who doesn’t listen. A teenager who keeps making the same mistakes.An adult who struggles with consistency. And the assumption is almost always the same: “They just need more discipline.” “They’re not trying hard enough.” But what if that’s not true? What if the issue isn’t behavior… but the brain? Understanding FASD Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a condition caused by prenatal alcohol exposure that affects...]]></description><link>https://www.mendingbw.org/post/what-is-fasd-the-hidden-disability-that-changes-everything</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c172baadda444fefaeb335</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:22:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f7d2d0_57eeb6d7a9b1412e8324767a1131fc64~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jake Tjapkes</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>