by Gayle Swift | Feb 7, 2018 | 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 mind...
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 | Dec 20, 2017 | 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...
by Gayle Swift | Jun 14, 2017 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
In their latest podcast, GIFT Coaches Susan David and Joann DiStefano offer tips on how to Adoption- Atune your relationships with your child aged zero to seven. Three additional episodes will follow: Adoptees and the Middle School Years; Supporting Your Adopted Teen;...
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...