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The Elephant in the Room: Fear of Rejection
The Elephant in the Room: Fear of Rejection Let’s face it, in Adoption World fear of rejection is...
Dear Abby, We Need to Talk about Gotcha
For adoptive parents, the arrival of their children is a miracle beyond conception and an event which they love to...
Adoptive Families Need Peer Relationships with Others Steeped in the Adoption Experience
Building families through adoption forges strong, loving bonds. It also realigns the life trajectories of entire...
Adoption Matters; Talk about It
Adoption matters; Talk about it! For far too many years adoption was buried under layers of secrecy. People considered...
5 Tips for Course-correcting Family Dynamics
Last month we focused on accumulating information to underpin some intentional change-making. Today's tips can help...
Money Talks: The Connection between Spending and Values
Americans have a cultural belief: Money Talks. What is yours saying? How strong is the connection between our spending...
Intention, Assumption, Reality: Vital Distinctions for Families
Two weeks ago we asked, "Will 2017 be smooth sailing for your family or will the seas be rough and choppy?" We posed...
Actions, Words and Family Values: Disconnected or Aligned?
Because we are committed to Intentional Parenting, last week we invited readers to consider a time-tracking practice...
Will 2017 Be Smooth Sailing for Your Family Or …?
January traditionally motivates us to review the recently ended year and to set our intentions for the new year. As...
The Nativity through an Adoption Lens, Part 2
The influence of Christmas surrounds us whether it is part of one's faith tradition and beliefs or not. Most people...