You’ve received the call! Your family is about to expand, and you either feel really prepared or completely unmoored. In the worlds of foster care and adoption, families often don’t have a lot of time to prepare for a new baby or child to join the roost. We’re here for you! Don’t overthink it; start […]
Read MoreThe holidays are night, and thus begins one of the most intense periods of consumerism of the year. According to the National Retail Federation, the average American will spend around $950 on gifts during the holiday season. The federation estimates that about 60% of that money goes directly to credit card debt. Although traditional gift-giving […]
Read MoreParenting is a never-ending cycle of life lessons—as soon as you’ve tackled one obstacle, another arises. Sometimes these lessons are about smaller things, like learning how to sneak vegetables in your child’s food, or motivating them to do homework. Sometimes they are larger, more complicated, and must be learned without the aid of playbooks or […]
Read MoreHoliday break is approaching, and 2020 will begin with a back-to-school transition. No matter where you’re at in the school year, school can be stressful for the entire family. Whether your child is starting at a new school or just starting a new year in general—school tends to create anxiety. Children who are adopted or […]
Read MoreThanksgiving about bringing families together, but it has a special place in our hearts because it takes place during National Adoption Month. If you’re an adoptive family, or one-in-waiting, there are so many special ways you can incorporate adoption into your Thanksgiving traditions. Thanksgiving is of course about gratitude, and giving thanks. This is the […]
Read MoreWhile holidays are usually presented as a time of fun and laughter, it’s not the case for everyone. For those struggling, or in limbo, the holidays can elicit feelings of grief, sadness, and stress. Families waiting to adopt may experience a particular sense of loss as they negotiate the holiday and their pending adoption. If […]
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