by Gayle Swift | Nov 13, 2024 | Adoptee experience|Adoption-attunement|Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool|Blogs by Gayle Swift|General Discussion|Strengthening Family Relationships, Adoption Attuned Parenting
November is National Adoption Month. This month social media is filled with posts that advocate and idealize adoption. And… with increasing frequency, adult adoptees are posting their own take on adoption—one that is rooted in their personal experience. Often,...
by Gayle Swift | Jan 3, 2024 | Adoptee experience|Adoption-attunement|Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool|Blogs by Gayle Swift|General Discussion|Strengthening Family Relationships, Adoption success, Adoption-attunement, Adoptive parenting, Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool
As 2024 debuts, a sense of possibility fills our thoughts and hearts. Growing Intentional Families Together will continue to create and make a difference with adoptive families. We have several changes ready to launch, including a reimagined podcast, a series of...
by Gayle Swift | Nov 2, 2023 | Adoptee experience|Adoption-attunement|Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool|Blogs by Gayle Swift|General Discussion|Strengthening Family Relationships, Adoption Attunement, Adoptive parenting
If you are an adoptive parent or if you hope to become one, adoption is likely on your mind frequently. So, when you read the title of this blog, “Adoption Matters. Talk about It” you can easily imagine yourself sharing your joy at being or becoming an adoptive...
by Gayle Swift | Apr 5, 2023 | Adoptee experience|Adoption-attunement|Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool|Blogs by Gayle Swift|General Discussion|Strengthening Family Relationships, blogs by Gayle H. Swift
Lately, I have been feeling unsettled by current events. I suspect I am not alone. Parents and children are feeling the weight of these issues. School shootings. Droughts. Floods. Deadly viruses. Extreme political discord. And an increasing difficulty trying to...
by Gayle Swift | Aug 3, 2022 | Adoptee experience, Adoptee experience|Adoption-attunement|Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool|Blogs by Gayle Swift|General Discussion|Strengthening Family Relationships, Adoption Attunement, Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool, Uncategorized
Why do I want to become an adoptive parent? If adopting is on your radar, it is essential to be clear in your own mind about your reasons for wanting to become an adoptive parent. This helps you make an informed decision—one that is not based ONLY on emotions. So, it...
by Gayle Swift | Jul 13, 2022 | Adoptee experience|Adoption-attunement|Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool|Blogs by Gayle Swift|General Discussion|Strengthening Family Relationships, Adoption Attunement, Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool, Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool|Blogs by Gayle Swift|Blogs by Joann DiStefano|Faith and Values|Post Adoption Challenges & Behaviors|Strengthening Family Relationships, Uncategorized
As parents, we raise our families following a compass built on our Values and Beliefs. We rely on these guideposts for inspiration, strength, and reassurance. Our Values and Beliefs operate as guardrails that provide us a sense of safety which in turn gives us...
