Hello dear friends! We hope you had a wonderful long holiday weekend, and that it hasn’t been too painful to get back into the swing of things. We’ve been doing all sorts of reading this past week and have loads of links to share. A mix of entertainment, information, and inspiration just for you. Attachment. […]
Read MoreThe phrase “it takes a village” doesn’t come from sarcasm — it comes from the very authentic reality that in many cultures, the local community is considered family. People lean on one another for support, mothers aren’t expected to do it all perfectly by themselves, families stay close and help raise each other’s children. Parenting is […]
Read MoreThis is a big week for mothers of all kinds! There’s Mother’s Day this Sunday, and the equally important Birth Mother’s Day on Saturday. Birth mothers are mothers, through and through. So although they have every right to be celebrated on Sunday, there’s something special as well about giving them a day all their own, […]
Read MoreHappy Saturday! Enjoy a few of this week’s favorite reads to take you into the weekend… Hey guess what? Stay-at-home dads don’t really appreciate it when you say these things. Struggling to figure out to work out and take care of your kids? Here are some great YouTube exercises for parents! 10 great ways adoptive […]
Read MoreNo matter what sort of declarations are made about how “this year will be different,” busy schedules wreak havoc on family normalcy. It’s easy for distractions to set in, to settle into survivor mode, and to forget that families need nurturing. Are you feeling a little disconnected from your family unit? Take a step back […]
Read MoreHappy Friday! We’ve made it! Ease yourself into the weekend with some fun and fascinating reads. These are a few of the articles that have inspired us this week… 5 things this adoptive mama wishes she knew BEFORE she started her adoption journey. Including: “We tend to think only about getting a baby so we […]
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