by GIFT Coach | Sep 11, 2013 | General Discussion
Although the old adage says, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” we all know the truth that contradicts this old saw. Some words cut to the core, flay the spirit, and destroy self-esteem. Once spoken and heard, such toxic words cannot...
by Gayle Swift | Apr 10, 2024 | Adoptive parenting, Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool|Blogs by Gayle Swift|Faith and Values|General Discussion|Post Adoption Challenges & Behaviors|School & IEP Support|Strengthening Family Relationships, difficult conversations
“Hard” conversations can benefit & strengthen relationships After interviewing Isaac Etter, the recipient of our 2024 Shaping the Future Award, my colleagues and I gathered to share reflections on community and powerful conversations. Isaac mentioned the...
by Gayle Swift | Apr 5, 2023 | Adoptee experience|Adoption-attunement|Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool|Blogs by Gayle Swift|General Discussion|Strengthening Family Relationships, blogs by Gayle H. Swift
Lately, I have been feeling unsettled by current events. I suspect I am not alone. Parents and children are feeling the weight of these issues. School shootings. Droughts. Floods. Deadly viruses. Extreme political discord. And an increasing difficulty trying to...
by Gayle Swift | Oct 5, 2022 | Adoptee experience, Adoption-attunement, Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool, Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool|Blogs by Gayle Swift|Blogs by Guests|General Discussion
Did you realize that adoptive parenting and hurricane preparedness have a lot in common? Think of it as “Hope for the best yet prepare for the worst.” Let me explain how this metaphor came to mind. I live on the East coast of Florida and was able to escape the recent...
by Gayle Swift | Feb 27, 2019 | Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool, Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
We are in the midst of Award Season. Media is touting favorites and making predictions for the Oscars, Emmys, etc.. The buzz is a pleasant distraction from more serious contemporary issues. Americans love winners, especially those “underdogs” who overcome...