Lullabies Create a Bond Between Parent and Child – Revisited
Many of us grew up with our parents singing us to sleep with a variety of lullabies. The soothing sounds of their voices calmed any fears about the monster in the closet or below the bed. And the lullabies also became synonymous with comfort and sleep. Lullabies are...
Children’s Books that Talk About Open Adoption
Few books for children tackle the subject of adoption, much less that of an open adoption. Yet our children learn a great deal through reading and it is important to have their experiences represented in forms that are important to them. You probably remember reading...
Mother’s Day as an Adoptive Parent with an Open Adoption
Mother’s Day is a wonderful holiday when we all get to celebrate the incredible journey that is birth and the beauty and power of women all over the world who are mothers, grandmothers, and caretakers for all of us as we go through life. It is a powerful day, but it...
Winter Olympic Athletes Who Are Adopted
As you’re watching this year’s winter Olympics, your children might be interested to learn about Olympic athletes who are also adopted. Here are four amazing winter Olympians to help spark a conversation about the wonderful things adoptees can go on to do...
Tips for Adoptive Parents Filing Their Taxes
It’s that time again – tax time. And 2018 means lots of changes for many of us. As the W2s start to come in, it’s time to turn our attention to the complex tax law and adoption. Not a terribly exciting topic, but one that is important for adoptive parents...
Relaxation Tips for People Going Through the Adoption Process – Part 2
The adoption process is stressful. While we all wish it was easier and full of less paperwork, the fact is that the road can be long and there will be some stressful road bumps along the way. The good news is that what awaits you at the end of the road is wonderful!...
Relaxation Tips for People Going Through the Adoption Process – Part 1
The adoption process is stressful. While we all wish it was easier and full of less paperwork, the fact is that the road can be long and there will be some stressful road bumps along the way. The good news is that what awaits you at the end of the road is wonderful!...
My Homeschooling Fail? Or Maybe It Was a Win!
Guest post by Kellie Gillespie, a mom of three and journalist who lives in Roeland Park, KS. Me before homeschooling: via GIPHY Me after nearly a year of homeschooling: via GIPHY I’m not a teacher. I’ve no training or formal classroom experience. But, in...