Growing Intentional Families Together Blog
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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?...
Peace
The coaches at GIFT (Growing Intentional Families together) wish you
#AQ —> #AAQ Hashtag Change; Why It Matters a Lot
Relax, the image above is not a math equation haunting your stressed brain. The graphic announces...
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...
Perspectives on National Adoption Month
Adoptive parents had a soul-deep desire for their adopted children. It is important that we help our children...
Unique Adoption Resource: The Adoption Summit Experience, a free, on-line conference
This post originally appeared on the Long Island Support Group Blog As an adoptive parent, I know what it is like to...
