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We Never Outgrow the Need for Family.
In our previous blog, we discussed the value of Love Languages and how this strategy can design more effective...
Attuning to Family Harmony
Years ago, before I had ever heard the word "attunement" associated with adoptive parenting, a therapist told me,...
The Language of L♥ve Has Many Dialects
When we love deeply, we express it in many ways--a thoughtful gesture, a loving touch, a heartfelt note or simply...
Transracial Adoption: Life Under the Microscope
Guest writer, blogger, transracial adoptee, Mariette Williams wrote this week's GIFT blog. Mariette lives in South...
Parenting in the Polar Vortex of Trauma
Adoptive parenting brings complexities that can challenge and defeat the best of us. For families whose children had...
Compassion Is an inside Job
During the previous two weeks, we have explored some techniques for creating connection, injecting playfulness in...
Choose to Laugh , Love , Grow and Heal Together
Last week we discussed laughter as a way to practice joy as a family and to relieve stress. We are continuing our...
Laughing Together, Loving Together
January is named after the god, Janus. Because he possessed two faces, he had the unique ability to simultaneously...
When Trauma Triggers Affect Holiday Plans
This week we revisit a popular post from last year's holiday season. Holidays bring excitement, a desire to spend time...
Many Happy Returns… and Serves!
We constantly look for ways to help families connect and create positive relationships and moments of togetherness...
