by gayles | Sep 2, 2020 | Adoption Attunement, Blogs by Gayle Swift, Ethics, General Discussion, Intentional Parenting
Feeling short of time or finding it difficult to concentrate? You can listen to this post. Listen time 7:11 Families follow a core set of values that governs their priorities, shapes their belief system, and guides their behaviors. (We’ve blogged about the process of...
by gayles | Mar 4, 2020 | Adoptee experience, Adoption-attunement, Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool, Blogs by Gayle Swift, Strengthening Family Relationships
Feeling short of time or finding it difficult to concentrate? You can listen to this post. Read time 6:25 During this month folks who are Irish—literally or metaphorically—celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Like many holidays, a non-sectarian sense of fun has...
by GIFT Coach | Oct 14, 2014 | Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool, Blogs by Gayle Swift, Faith and Values, Foster Care Adoption, General Discussion, Infant Adoption, International Adoption, Open Adoption, Strengthening Family Relationships
Mention November and most folks think of Thanksgiving. For us here at GIFT—Growing Intentional Families Together—November brings thoughts of National Adoption Month and our gratitude for the blessing of family. Here are some ways to celebrate adoption. National...