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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...
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...
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...