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Intentional Families

by Sally A | Oct 30, 2011

Here at GIFT Family Services, we speak about creating "intentional" adoptive or foster families. One important aspect...

by susand | Sep 23, 2011

Being a parent is a huge undertaking. Dah! "Tell me something I don't know!" is perhaps what you are thinking! And,...

by Gayle Swift | Sep 18, 2011

Weaving family relationships with a child who has experienced trauma requires a well-stocked parenting toolbox. Unlike...

by Sally A | Jul 24, 2011

Not long ago, I returned from work to find my soon-to-be 20 year-old daughter frantically washing her clothes. Just...

by Gayle Swift | Jul 17, 2011

As an adult, a nasty little gremlin occasionally lurks in my mind's ear. Usually, I can activate my mute button and...

by GIFT Coach | Jun 12, 2011

It's been more than 13 years ago now since I attended a seminar on adoption as my husband and I were anxiously...

by gayles | Mar 21, 2011

"You are Not My Real Mother!" I imagine every adoptive parent dreads hearing these words being spoken by their beloved...