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...
by Gayle Swift | Jan 31, 2018 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion
“Will 2018 be smooth sailing for your family or will the seas be rough and choppy?” We pose this open-ended question to highlight the importance of distinguishing between what we intend to do, what we believe we are doing and, what we are actually doing....
by GIFT Coach | May 29, 2013 | Adoption Attuned Parenting, Fathering, General Discussion
In America, June is known as the month in which we celebrate Father’s Day. Families fire up the barbecue, gather around the TV set to watch dad’s favorite team and enjoy one another’s company. We look to Dad for his words of wisdom. A father is...
by Sally A | Mar 20, 2013 | Blogs by Gayle Swift, Post Adoption Challenges & Behaviors, Strengthening Family Relationships
The unsettling behaviors of our traumatized children can trigger our own traumas and beliefs. We unconsciously activate our defense systems and shelter behind our walls. This may cause us to second guess our ability to parent. Perhaps, we may even respond with...
