Growing Intentional Families Together Blog
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Before It Is Too Late
To be successful, parenting requires love--deep, abiding, patient, forgiving love. Yet, because of the...
Affirming Hearts, Hurtful Words, Healing Words
Life-affirming people make us feel better after being with them. The way they speak and interact resonates, refreshes...
Intentional Parenting, Adoption-attunement and Taking a Stand
Now that we are well into February , we've trained ourselves to write 2018 on our checks and correspondence. I find it...
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....
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....
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...