by gayles | Mar 30, 2022 | Adoptee experience, Adoption Attunement, Adoption-attunement, Blogs by Gayle Swift, Family dynamics, General Discussion, parenting dream
Bananas, Cacti, and Kids–What do they have in common? Stay with me and I will explain. The old maxim that “April showers bring May flowers” helps us appreciate that certain ingredients must be present so a plant can flourish: water, air,...
by gayles | Mar 9, 2022 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion, Living adoption, Strengthening Family Relationships
“Parenting is the toughest job that you will ever love,” my grandma who was the mother of 14 children, warned me. I agree with her; Parenting has proved to be the hardest and the most joyful part of my life. Parenting is not for the faint-hearted,...