by Gayle Swift | Jan 16, 2019 | Adoption-attunement, Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool, Blogs by Gayle Swift, Intentional Parenting, Strengthening Family Relationships
The push-pull of modern life keeps us and our families under pressure and on edge. This tends to drive us apart into isolated cells delimited by our social media networks and devices. Often we turn to our cyber worlds for assistance, distraction and relief. Through...
by Gayle Swift | Aug 15, 2018 | Adoption-attunement, Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool, Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion, Strengthening Family Relationships
Schools have already reopened in my community which reminds me of the need for intentionality in how we guide our children through the school year. Parents and students all hope for a good year, one that is filled with learning–both academic and relational–and grows...
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 | Mar 21, 2018 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, Building family connections, Strengthening Family Relationships
By the very fact that you chose to take the time to open this blog, you have demonstrated a commitment to being the best parent you can. Posts like this one help us identify leverage points from which we can better guide and connect with our children. Today as I write...
by Gayle Swift | Mar 7, 2018 | Adoption constellation, Adoption-attunement, Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool, Blogs by Gayle Swift, Strengthening Family Relationships
During the previous two weeks, we focused on building relationships by intentionally scheduling conversations with the sole purpose of speaking the deep feelings in our hearts. Instead of relying on the assumption that our families “know” how we feel about...
by Gayle Swift | Feb 16, 2018 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion, Strengthening Family Relationships
Life-affirming people make us feel better after being with them. The way they speak and interact resonates, refreshes & supports us. Through their words and demeanor, we feel heard, seen and, validated. They listen attentively and respectfully. We feel the...
