by Gayle Swift | May 31, 2017 | Adoption-attunement, Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
As Intentional adoptive parents, we understand that our families need resources. Not just any resources. We need Adoption-attuned* resources. Any professionals whom we consult must understand the nature and challenges of adoption. They must realize that adoption is...
by Gayle Swift | May 17, 2017 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, Family dynamics, Strengthening Family Relationships
After a very lengthy and debilitating illness, my husband died in December. During these difficult eight years, we lived with Intention. We resolved not to allow the future to spoil our present and decided how we wanted to spend his remaining time together. This meant...
by Gayle Swift | May 10, 2017 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day focus attention on the importance of our job as parents. To our children, we are the life raft in which they find security, love, affirmation, and shared history. We educate, coach, and counsel. We serve as confidants and strive to...
by Gayle Swift | Apr 26, 2017 | Blogs by Gayle Swift
Parenting is challenging work, probably far more difficult than you had anticipated. You might even find yourself wondering why nobody clued you in ahead of time. Think back, however, to the time when you were awaiting your child’s arrival. Most likely all you could...
by Gayle Swift | Mar 29, 2017 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
Adoptive families frequently encounter rude, inappropriate, intrusive or, dismissive questions and comments. Most of us who struggle with infertility have heard a variation of the following: Now that you’ve adopted, you’ll conceive and have a child of your own. While...
by Gayle Swift | Mar 15, 2017 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
The Elephant in the Room: Fear of Rejection Let’s face it, in Adoption World fear of rejection is the elephant in the room. Adoptees fear being rejected by their adoptive parents. Adoptive parents fear being rejected by their children. Birth parents fear being hated...
