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The “Good Luck” of infertility and/or Adoption
During this month folks who are Irish --literally or metaphorically-- celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Like many holidays,...
Family Traditions Create Connection through Time
In our two previous posts we asked you to bring intentionality to time management as a way to create opportunities to...
Time, Intentionality and Family Connection
Last week we considered how family relationships might benefit from the use of intentionality on our time management....
Family Traditions: Good Morning, Good Morning!
Busy-ness and the stress that accompanies it overwhelms most families. We scramble to find enough time to cram in the...
Parenthood: Our Magnificent Obsession
Most of us adoptive parents spent many childless years pursuing the holy grail of parenthood. During the waiting...
Fielding Intrusive Questions
Let's face it, as adoptive families we frequently must field intrusive/offensive questions about our family, children...
Feeling “Othered” — Multiculturalism, Diversity, and Adoption
Adoptees tell us that they frequently feel like they don't quite fit in either their adoptive or birth families. This...
The Wheels Go Round and Round
Most of us are familiar with the classic childhood song, "The Wheels on the Bus." My kids delighted in singing the...
Time Is A River That flows Forward
As we zip into this new year, how can we keep the lessons learned while leaving behind the weight of anger and regret?...
Adoption Philosophy–Why It Matters
Last week we explored one tenet of our philosophy of adoption. (The entire twenty-five point manifesto is posted on...
