by GIFT Coach | May 29, 2013 | General Discussion
In America, June is known as the month in which we celebrate Father’s Day. Families fire up the barbecue, gather around the TV set to watch dad’s favorite team and enjoy one another’s company. We look to Dad for his words of wisdom. A father is defined as a guide,...
by GIFT Coach | May 22, 2013 | General Discussion
As we observe Memorial Day, we honor the sacrifices of those who served our country, we remember the fallen, and we celebrate the freedoms their efforts produced. Like a family, our nation honors its heroes who served and protected us. How does your family observe...
by GIFT Coach | May 8, 2013 | General Discussion
All parents want their home to be a loving place. While, discipline is often considered one of the most important roles of parents, GIFT asserts, however, that playfulness serves an essential role for families, one that underpins attachment and success as a family....
by GIFT Coach | May 1, 2013 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, Blogs by Joann DiStefano, General Discussion, Post Adoption Challenges & Behaviors, Strengthening Family Relationships
According to Webster’s Dictionary—both the print and on-line versions—a mother is defined as a woman who has borne a child. How does this cultural prejudice affect the way adoptive moms see themselves? As an adoptive parent have you ever questioned the legitimacy of...
