Category: Parenting
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...
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...
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...
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!...
2018 Parent Support Group Series – St. Louis, Missouri
Back in 2016, we launched a Parent Support Group Series in our blog to help local parents find others going through similar situations. We all know how difficult it becomes to make new friends the older we get, and that can take a serious toll on parents embarking on...
2018 Parent Support Group Series – Kansas City
Back in 2016, we launched a Parent Support Group Series in our blog to help local parents find others going through similar situations. We all know how difficult it becomes to make new friends the older we get, and that can take a serious toll on parents embarking on...
2018 Parent Support Group Series – Wichita, Kansas
Back in 2016, we launched a Parent Support Group Series in our blog to help local parents find others going through similar situations. We all know how difficult it becomes to make new friends the older we get, and that can take a serious toll on parents embarking on...
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...