by Gayle Swift | Feb 7, 2018 | Family dynamics, Family goals, General Discussion
Now that we are well into February , we’ve trained ourselves to write 2018 on our checks and correspondence. I find it kind of shocking to realize that January is already in the record books. It’s a poignant reminder of how quickly time passes. It calls to...
by Gayle Swift | Jan 31, 2018 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
“Will 2018 be smooth sailing for your family or will the seas be rough and choppy?” We pose this open-ended question to highlight the importance of distinguishing between what we intend to do, what we believe we are doing and, what we are actually doing....
by Gayle Swift | Jan 24, 2018 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion, Strengthening Family Relationships
Because we believe in Intentional Parenting, last week we invited readers to consider a time-tracking practice to help identify the way we actually spend out time. We also revisited our Family Values to remind ourselves of their role in identifying priorities....
by Gayle Swift | Jan 17, 2018 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
While I’m away, I’m reposting this blog . It includes useful strategies and tips for Intentional Parenting 2018. January traditionally motivates us to review the recently ended year and to set our intentions for the new year. As adoptive parents this...
by Gayle Swift | Jan 3, 2018 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
We are about to conclude another year of Intentional Parenting. I invite you to take some time to review the year. What pops first into your mind? Was it a memory that conjured feelings of connection, warmth or pride? Or, was it something which reeks of regret,...
by Gayle Swift | Dec 20, 2017 | Foster Care Adoption, General Discussion
In the United States over 100,000 children in foster care need permanent families. Their most earnest Christmas wish is to receive a family who wants to welcome them into their hearts and homes and love them for a lifetime. There is no good reason that a child should...
