by GIFT Coach | Dec 13, 2017 | General Discussion
In the previous two blogs we’ve explored an approach to the holiday season from the perspective of Intentional Parenting. We’ve striven to shift our focus from material presents and instead to concentrate on intangible blessings. Intentional families...
by Gayle Swift | Dec 6, 2017 | Adoption Attuned Parenting, Adoption Attunement, General Discussion
Imagine strolling alone through a park, savoring the brisk winter air and enjoying a much-needed respite from work and family responsibilities. Overhead a picture-perfect sky arcs. You release a deep sigh and then … behind you a branch snaps. Your reverie breaks...
by Gayle Swift | Nov 29, 2017 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
Along with the joys of family celebrations, parties and, charitable efforts, the holiday crush creates stress and pressure. Expectations soar into the stratosphere. Parents seek to create magical moments with our kids by buying their dream gift. We want to make our...
by Gayle Swift | Nov 15, 2017 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion, Strengthening Family Relationships
Back in April, I blogged about a letter that a now-adult adoptee had penned to her birth mother when she was ten years old. The poignant, heart-breaking note was also an example of a very common mindset of young adoptees in closed adoptions. I received another,...
by Gayle Swift | Oct 11, 2017 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion, Parenting
A recent Washington Post article: Want your kids to be resilient? Here’s what not to do reviewed Amy Morin’s book and includes some practical ideas for helping kids to grow up to be self-sufficient, capable and happy. As intentional parents, we share this...
by Gayle Swift | Oct 4, 2017 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, Difficult Discussions, Faith and Values, General Discussion, Strengthening Family Relationships
Reweaving connection…so much of life depends on our ability to accomplish this. Families built via adoption live this reality in a unique life-redefining way! We understand the effort and importance involved. Whether a relationship breach exists between spouses...
