FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2026
“You Can’t Correct a Child in Survival Mode”
New Perspectives Challenge Traditional Discipline Models for Trauma-Impacted Children
Adoptive Father and Trauma Advocate Scotty Aemis Releases Rewired Through Relationship
PHILADELPHIA, PA — May 7, 2026 — When Scotty Aemis stood in a courtroom facing the possibility that his adopted son could be removed from their home, one truth became painfully clear: traditional parenting strategies were failing—not because parents weren’t trying, but because they were addressing behavior without understanding the brain.
His new book, Rewired Through Relationship: What a Child’s Brain Needs to Heal from Trauma—and How Parents Can Help, released May 5, offers a different path—one grounded in neuroscience, emotional safety, and the transformative power of connection.
At a time when rising anxiety, behavioral challenges, and school struggles are leaving many families overwhelmed, Aemis reframes a critical question: What if challenging behavior isn’t defiance—but a sign of a dysregulated brain?
Drawing on both personal experience and the work of leading researchers—including Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr. Karyn Purvis, and Dr. Ross Greene—the book translates complex neuroscience into practical, real-life tools for parents and caregivers.
“You can’t correct a child whose brain is stuck in survival—you have to connect first. When parents understand what’s happening beneath the behavior, everything changes—from frustration to empathy, from control to connection.”
— Scotty Aemis, Rewired Through Relationship
Structured across fifteen chapters, Rewired Through Relationship provides actionable strategies for:
- Creating emotional safety in the home
- Recognizing and responding to signs of dysregulation
- Strengthening trust through consistent, positive relationships
The book also addresses the broader family system—including sibling dynamics, caregiver burnout, and long-term healing—areas often overlooked in traditional parenting resources. Each chapter closes with reflective questions and practical applications designed for parents in the thick of difficult moments.
“This isn’t a parenting manual—it’s a map. I wrote it for the parent who’s exhausted, who’s tried everything and still feels like they’re failing. You don’t need more pressure—you need a different lens.”
— Scotty Aemis
The book includes a foreword by Gerry Vassar, President and CEO of Lakeside Educational Network, and reflects years of applied learning in trauma-informed care.
About the Book
Rewired Through Relationship: What a Child’s Brain Needs to Heal from Trauma—and How Parents Can Help by Scotty Aemis is available now on Amazon and major retailers. The book is written for adoptive parents, foster parents, kinship caregivers, and children’s mental health professionals.
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About the Author
Scotty Aemis is an adoptive father, author, speaker, and trauma advocate whose personal experience raising children impacted by early trauma led him to become a passionate resource for other caregivers. He has spent years studying trauma-informed parenting under the guidance of leading researchers and practitioners in the field. Aemis is also the author of Where Do We Go From Here?: Helping Adoptive Parents Guide Their Children Through Trauma & Into Positive Safe Relationships™ and runs a community for trauma-informed parents at childtraumasherpa.com.
