by Gayle Swift | May 10, 2017 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day focus attention on the importance of our job as parents. To our children, we are the life raft in which they find security, love, affirmation, and shared history. We educate, coach, and counsel. We serve as confidants and strive to...
by Gayle Swift | May 3, 2017 | Adoption-attunement, Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool, General Discussion
GIFT coaches Susan David and Joann Distefano host a podcast called “Essentials for Adoption-attuned Parenting* If you haven’t tuned in, you are missing out on valuable tips, strategies and insights for navigating your family’s adoption journey. Susan and Joann...
by Gayle Swift | Apr 26, 2017 | Blogs by Gayle Swift
Parenting is challenging work, probably far more difficult than you had anticipated. You might even find yourself wondering why nobody clued you in ahead of time. Think back, however, to the time when you were awaiting your child’s arrival. Most likely all you could...
by GIFT Coach | Aug 31, 2016 | General Discussion
Adopted: looking the part and living the part of adopted person or adopted family, is something most of us had no idea we’d be doing. How can we best prepare? Develop a High AQ* (Adoption-attunement quotient.) Release pre-conceived notions about adoption and...
by GIFT Coach | Feb 17, 2016 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion, Strengthening Family Relationships
Last week we considered how family relationships might benefit from the use of intentionality on our time management. We asked you to consider: Instead of being caught up in the tidal wave of urgency, what might happen if we commit to being intentional about allotting...
