by Gayle Swift | Jun 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Reflections On Fathers in Adoption–Having One and Being One In this month’s vlog conversation, Tony, Thom and TJ discussed their thoughts and feelings about fatherhood in adoptive families. Tony is an adoptee raised by two lesbian mothers. Thom is a birth...
by Gayle Swift | Jan 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
February is almost upon us. It is synonymous with thoughts of celebrating the joy of being loved, seen and valued for one’s genuine self. Belonging Is a fundamental human need rooted in the primal urge to survive. Human beings learned that being a part of a...
by Gayle Swift | Sep 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
The most recent vlog conversation between our adoption coaches Kim Noeth, Sharon Butler-Obazee, and Sally Ankerfelt generated insights from their respective positions in the adoption triad. They spoke with a sixth-grade teacher, Michelle Soggs, who shared her...
by Gayle Swift | Jun 12, 2024 | Adoption Attuned Parenting, Fathers' impact, ng templates, Parenting models, Uncategorized
Father as an Identity, an Experience, A Privilege Next week is Father’s Day. For anyone connected to adoption, this holiday, like Mother’s Day generates many mixed emotions and thoughts. In our most recent podcast, adoption coaches Kim, Sharon, and Sally...
by Gayle Swift | Jan 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
In January, most of us review the past year. Then we consider our intentions for the new year so we can set a clear parenting course for our family. We strive to learn from the past, celebrate family successes, and adjust for improvement. As you clarify your parenting...
by Gayle Swift | Dec 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Gift-giving holds center stage at this time of year for most of us We feel pressure to find the perfect present and simultaneously wrestle with limited time and our need to stay within budget. Unsurprisingly, this increases our stress levels. Remember that when you...
