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Adoptive Parents and the July 4th Holiday
With the Fourth of July holiday coming up, we thought it important to revisit this blog since it remains an important and relevant topic to adoptive parents and their families. We also made sure to update links for all the Fourth of July celebrations, so if you don't...
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...
Fun Ways to Keep Kids Learning in the Summer
School is about to be on break, so you know what that means - lots of excess energy! The kids are sleeping in and staying up later and soon they will be trading in their school clothes for the fun of a summer swimsuit. With summer fast approaching and vacation...
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...
Family Fun Easter Activities in Wichita and the Greater Kansas City Area
It’s almost time for Easter celebrations! It feels like Christmas just happened and we were celebrating the start of a new year, but Easter is right around the corner coinciding with the first day of April this year. As a holiday, it’s a great one to spend with family...
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...
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Five Books for Dads to Read to Their Children (Age 7 and younger)
While dads and moms alike can and should read a variety of books to their children (experts say at least 30 minutes a day), there are some books that highlight the special bond between dads and children. We've included the Amazon Smile link to each of these books, so...
Free Spring Events for Families in Kansas and Missouri
It’s about to officially be spring, so that means lots of sunshine and fun activities outside. But as we all know, those activities start to rack up lots of expenses sometimes so we’ve compiled a few fun events for you and your family to do and they are all FREE! Get...
2018 Summer Camp Options for Families with Adopted Children
We’ve written about summer camps before and wanted to update our camp blog with new (and newly confirmed) options for adoptive parents. It might feel like spring is far away and we know the snow isn’t gone, but it’s the perfect time to start thinking about summertime...
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 in their...
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 (current and...
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!...