by Gayle Swift | Jul 11, 2018 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, Family dynamics, General Discussion
As adherents of Adoption Attunement, we believe that having fun together as a family is an integral factor in building successful connection and attachment. It is far too easy to get hyper-focused on the education and discipline aspect of parenting and to lose sight...
by Gayle Swift | Jun 27, 2018 | Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool, Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
Even without a caption, we can infer that the dad in this photo clearly wants his son to listen. This graphic explodes with emotion. Negative energy stirs within ourselves as we look at it. It awakens memories of similar conversations where emotion overwhelmed reason....
by Gayle Swift | Jun 12, 2018 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion, Intentional Parenting
Attention is the currency of human connection. We all yearn to be noticed, to be seen for our authentic selves. It’s human nature. As parents, we regularly experience our children’s desire for us to look their way. Watch me, Mommy! Look at me, Daddy!...
by Gayle Swift | May 30, 2018 | Adoption-attunement, Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion, Strengthening Family Relationships
Those of us touched by adoption understand what it is like to feel “othered” or different. Many of us have adopted transracially and therefore, have a particular interest in ensuring equality for all. We get a closer look at the impact of racism, bias,...
by Gayle Swift | May 23, 2018 | Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool, Blogs by Gayle Swift, Difficult Discussions
In our two previous blogs, we focused on the role of the family adoption library as a way to facilitate important yet perhaps difficult conversations about adoption complexity. Books are one of many tools parents can draw upon to help them. The most salient point in...
by Gayle Swift | May 9, 2018 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
Adoption deeply influences a family. IT MATTERS! Families must talk about it. If we resist or avoid conversations about adoption, our children will falsely infer that their adoption is a shameful secret.This may lead them to have conflicted emotions, identity...
