Halfway through October! Where has the time gone? In this off-kilter, no-expectations year, we hope there’s been a gentle transition into the new season and all the relaxation that cooler temperatures bring. This weekend, we hope you do something kind for yourself, whatever that means to you. Perhaps taking yourself out on a date, taking […]
Read MoreThe first two to three years of a child’s life are critical in terms of development. This is when a child’s brain develops and forms nerve patterns—helping shape the way they learn and retain information for the rest of their lives. When a family adopts a child, there are many unknowns, specifically regarding physical health […]
Read MoreHello! Happy Fall. We hope the weather’s gorgeous where you are. Sending you light and love as we transition into this new season of a very strange year. As always, here are some of our favorite reads of the week: On the blog this week we discuss birth parent rights and what the termination process […]
Read MoreParental rights are some of the most highly protected legal rights in our country. For any adoption to proceed legally, a child’s birth parents need to permanently terminate their parental rights or have their rights permanently terminated by a governing court. As a birth parent, giving consent, or terminating your rights, is undoubtedly one of […]
Read MoreSelf-regulation, or the ability to ensure that you’re in a healthy emotional and mental state, is a skill we all deserve to have. Emotional regulation is not something we are born with. This tool is built from structure, balance, and consistency at a young age. However, children who grow up in unpredictable environments or lack […]
Read MoreDear friends, another weekend, and officially in fall! It can feel strange, moving into a new season during such an unmoored year. But we hope you’re able to find ease in the transition and respite in the cooler temperatures. We could all use a little kindness in our lives. Find a way to brighten someone’s […]
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