by Gayle Swift | Sep 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
The most recent vlog conversation between our adoption coaches Kim Noeth, Sharon Butler-Obazee, and Sally Ankerfelt generated insights from their respective positions in the adoption triad. They spoke with a sixth-grade teacher, Michelle Soggs, who shared her...
by gayles | Aug 4, 2021 | Adoption-attunement, Blogs by Gayle Swift, Intentional Parenting, school, Strengthening Family Relationships
Feeling short of time or finding it difficult to concentrate? You can listen to this post. Listening time: 6:44 In the beginning, we dream of pregnancy and then discover it is unachievable. That dream ends. Still, we continue to dream and choose to focus on our core...
by Gayle Swift | Aug 15, 2018 | Adoption-attunement, Adoptive Parenting Skills/Tool, Blogs by Gayle Swift, General Discussion, Strengthening Family Relationships
Schools have already reopened in my community which reminds me of the need for intentionality in how we guide our children through the school year. Parents and students all hope for a good year, one that is filled with learning—both academic and relational—and grows...
by GIFT Coach | Aug 12, 2014 | Blogs by Gayle Swift
In last week’s blog, we shared an interview with adoption expert and author, Heather Forbes, LCSW. We are pleased to review her latest book, Help for Billy: A Beyond Consequences Approach to Helping Challenging Children in the Classroom. This excellent book...
