by Gayle Swift | May 31, 2023 | by Gayle H. Swift
While our coaches are busy creating some exciting new ways to support adoptees, adoptive families, and prospective adoptees, we invite you to enjoy two popular blogs from our archives. Fireflies, S’mores, and Star-filled Skies: Making...
by gayles | Mar 25, 2020 | Adoption Attunement, Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool, Blogs by Gayle Swift
Our families, our country, and the world at large is currently facing an unprecedented challenge. We are collectively facing a Difficult Situation of unparalleled proportions. The survival of many people directly depends on the collective actions of all. Each of us is...
by gayles | Mar 4, 2020 | Adoptee experience, Adoption-attunement, Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool, Blogs by Gayle Swift, Strengthening Family Relationships
Feeling short of time or finding it difficult to concentrate? You can listen to this post. Read time 6:25 During this month folks who are Irish–literally or metaphorically–celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Like many holidays, a non-sectarian sense of fun has...
by Gayle Swift | Feb 27, 2019 | Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool, Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
We are in the midst of Award Season. Media is touting favorites and making predictions for the Oscars, Emmys, etc.. The buzz is a pleasant distraction from more serious contemporary issues. Americans love winners, especially those “underdogs” who overcome...
by Gayle Swift | Jan 23, 2019 | Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool, General Discussion
I took a class this weekend to learn about native plants for the garden in my new house. The basic rule the instructor stated was to choose the right plant for the given location. Consider the weeping willow and the cactus. While each plant is lovely, they could not...
