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How to Combat The Stigma of Adoption
How do I navigate the adoption journey when no one else seems to understand? Although it can be emotional, difficult and scary at times, adoption ultimately provides an able, loving home for children. Whether you are a birth parent or an adoptive parent, it is important to remember that you are not alone in this journey! Continue Reading
What’s next? Here is a list of first year milestones and when to expect them! Continue Reading
Learning Resources for Black History Month! Continue Reading
Seven Steps to Calm A Child
When a child explodes from anger, fear or rejection they are not choosing to meltdown, they simply are experiencing more emotion than they can understand. It is important to remember that your response in these situations can greatly impact the outcome of the tantrum. Lets walk through it one step at a time! Continue Reading
Race and Adoption
The social definition of adoption is “the act of voluntarily taking a child of other parents as one’s own child.” The term transracial adoption refers to a family adopting a child of a different race. Considering transracial adoption? Wondering how to best care for your child of a different race? Here are three really important things to remember and practical ways you can help make the transition smooth! Continue Reading
Advent: Joy
What is joy? The third week of advent talks about the joy we get to have in Jesus Christ. Check out these links to learn more about how to find joy! Continue Reading
Three Low Cost Activities to Give Your Child For Christmas! Continue Reading
Advent: Love
What is love? This advent season let’s talk about what love really means. Here are sermons, songs, and a list of questions (AND ANSWERS) about love! Continue Reading
Holidays With Kids Who Have Experienced Trauma
You are not alone! Holiday season comes with highs and lows for everyone but it can be particularly difficult for some children. Check out this blog for practical ways to help your child (and yourself) actually enjoy the season! Continue Reading
