by Gayle Swift | Apr 5, 2023 | Adoption realities, blogs by Gayle H. Swift
Lately, I have been feeling unsettled by current events. I suspect I am not alone. Parents and children are feeling the weight of these issues. School shootings. Droughts. Floods. Deadly viruses. Extreme political discord. And an increasing difficulty trying to...
by Gayle Swift | Nov 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Since Growing is part of our company’s name, it will come as no surprise that we believe in a Growth Mindset when it comes to adoptive parenting Several years ago, we learned of the GROW Model of coaching that was developed in the 1980s by John Whitmore. He...
by gayles | Jun 1, 2022 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
Human beings have a primal need for “felt safety.” This need is intensified in adoptees. According to Maslow’s hierarchy, the need for safety is second only to the need for food and shelter. When we feel afraid, our need to achieve safety is further...
by gayles | Apr 7, 2021 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion, Strengthening Family Relationships, Values
Feeling short of time or finding it difficult to concentrate? You can listen to this post. Listen time 5:32 Babies are the most determined learners. Their survival depends on their ability to learn. Even in the face of persistent failure, they pick themselves up and...
by gayles | Apr 1, 2020 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
Feeling short of time or finding it difficult to concentrate? You can listen to this post. This unfolding pandemic will forever alter our lives and divide time into a distinct Before and After. Our only choice is to confront the situation with intention. Life flows...
