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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...
Perspectives on National Adoption Month
Adoptive parents had a soul-deep desire for their adopted children. It is important that we help our children...
Continued Reflections on the ATTACh Conference, Week 4
Final of a 4 part series examining the promise of faith communities as sources of healing and connection and GIFT...
How Can Faith Communities Better Minister to Traumatized Children?
Part 3 of a 4 Part series examining the promise of faith communities as sources of healing and connection and GIFT...
More Reflections on the ATTACh Conference
This post is Part 2 of a 4 part series examining the promise of faith communities as sources of healing and connection...
Insights from the ATTACh Conference in Minneapolis, MN 2015
Part 1 of a 4 Part Series highlighting the recent ATTACh Conference in Minneapolis, MN Recently, my colleague, Sally...
Growing Intentional Families
No one accidentally adopts, right? We pursued adoption with passion. determination and single-mindedness. It required...
