Growing Intentional Families Together Blog
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Will 2018 be Smooth Sailing for Your Family?
"Will 2018 be smooth sailing for your family or will the seas be rough and choppy?" We pose this open-ended question...
Actions, Words and Family Values: Disconnected or Aligned? (Redux)
Because we believe in Intentional Parenting, last week we invited readers to consider a time-tracking practice to help...
Tips for Intentional Parenting 2018
While I'm away, I'm reposting this blog . It includes useful strategies and tips for Intentional Parenting 2018....
Parenting in the Polar Vortex of Trauma (redux)
Adoptees and adoptive Parents understand that trauma is the gift that keeps on giving. To cope with and help heal...
Reflections on a Year of Intentional Parenting
We are about to conclude another year of Intentional Parenting. I invite you to take some time to review the year....
2018: A Year of Intentional Parenting
Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men
An “Unreasonable” Christmas Wish: A Family
In the United States over 100,000 children in foster care need permanent families. Their most earnest Christmas wish...
Best Gift: Confidence, Courage and, Capability and, Compassion
In the previous two blogs we’ve explored an approach to the holiday season from the perspective of Intentional...
Creating Holiday Joy
Imagine strolling alone through a park, savoring the brisk winter air and enjoying a much-needed respite from work and...