by Gayle Swift | Apr 8, 2026 | Building Connection, Building family connections, by Gayle H. Swift, Family dynamics, Strengthening Family Relationships, Telling a Complete Story, The Adoption Triad, Tri-relational Interconnectivity
Episode 27 of our vlog/podcast focused on the unique aspects and responsibilities of adoptive parenting. (Click this link to listen to the entire conversation.) The conversation began with a clip from Jean Kelly Widner, author of The Adoption Paradox. Jean’s...
by Gayle Swift | Jul 9, 2025 | Open Adoption
Today I would like to focus on my perception of how Elizabeth Barbour, an adoptee, author and an adoptive parent has successfully managed both her reunion with own birth family and her daughter’s open adoption. Elizabeth recently spoke on our vlog/podcast. She...
by Gayle Swift | Jan 3, 2024 | Adoption success, Adoption-attunement, Adoptive parenting, Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool
As 2024 debuts, a sense of possibility fills our thoughts and hearts. Growing Intentional Families Together will continue to create and make a difference with adoptive families. We have several changes ready to launch, including a reimagined podcast, a series of vlogs...
by Gayle Swift | Oct 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Sustaining Regulation & Building Resiliency are important parenting tasks . Yet, it is not always easy to accomplish because our lives not only unfold in the security of our homes, but also against the backdrop of the world at large. The world feels more unsettled...
by Gayle Swift | Sep 6, 2023 | Adoption success, Uncategorized
Adoption success. What does that look like? Success is a concept individually defined and determined, especially in regard to adoption. The definition of adoption success will vary by context and will also evolve over time. Hopeful or prospective adoptive...
