We just heard about a new movie, “Stuck,” a documentary that exposes the broken international adoption system. It was produced by an organization called “Both Ends Burning,” which works to promote adoption as a solution for children without parents. They believe that growing up in a family is a basic human right, and that that […]
Read MoreHappy Photo Friday from a very little Jackson, born this summer! Have a great weekend!
Read MoreThere are few things more empowering than the story of a birth mother who has placed a child for adoption, and then continues on to spread love, joy and wellness into the world. One of those women is Deborah, who has a blog called A Birth Mother’s Love: Experiences of my Adoption Journey. It’s a […]
Read MoreHave you all been watching the Olympics as attentively as we have? They’re so exciting! And we have a particular soft spot for Gabby Douglas on the US Women’s gymnastic team because she trains in Des Moines, IA, which is not too far from our office. So proud of her! A while back we ran […]
Read MoreHappy Photo Friday from Jacob and Eli, who were both adopted through us (Eli is the new baby brother!) and their lovely parents Shellann and Ken! Have a wonderful weekend, everyone — stay cool!
Read MoreDr. Karyn Purvis is the Director of the Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University, and her studies are focused on creating safe, welcoming environments for children who come from at-risk places. In this video, from Empowered to Connect, she discusses the concept of “time-in” vs. “time-out.” Namely, that in time-out, children are asked […]
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