When you adopt an older child, or a child who has traveled through the foster care system, there may be certain behaviors and tendencies you will have to navigate together. It is common for children who have been in these situations to have conditioned responses to stress or trauma; defense mechanisms born from years of […]
Read MoreHappy weekend! If it’s snowy where you are, hopefully, you’re snuggled up and cozy. Enjoy your days off, and some of our favorite reads of the week. Ready to build your adoption profile? This week we offered some tips on our blog. Are two-parent homes really the key to success? Do you dread the morning […]
Read MoreStarting your adoption experience is the beginning of a big, emotional journey. It’s no small effort, but it yields incredible rewards. The first step to beginning your adoption story is creating your adoption profile. Your adoption profile is your introduction to a prospective birth family—it’s your first impression on someone who wants to share their […]
Read MoreHappy Weekend, friends! We hope you’re enjoying the quiet calm of January after the storm that is December. Relax and enjoy some of our favorite adoption and parenting reads of the week. This week on the blog, we talk about how time-outs are totally out of style. This couple took matters into their own […]
Read MoreMost parents have been there: locked in a power struggle with their child. Whether the disagreement is over homework or screen time, it’s likely to escalate to some type of punishment. Some experts have been reconsidering whether or not “time-out” is the right solution, or if parents are missing out on other tactics that could […]
Read MoreHappy Weekend! We hope you’re getting back on track after the hustle and bustle of the holidays. It takes a second to get the trains back in motion, but here’s to ringing in a fabulous new year. Celebrate with some of our favorite reads of the week. This week on the blog, we talk about […]
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