Christian Family ServicesJun 11 minHelping Single Parents Bond With Their Children As a single parent, do you find your relationship with your child to be strained? Strained relationships are common between single...
Christian Family ServicesMay 13 minCorrection and Connection Based on TrustAlthough humans are hard-wired for connection, feeling connected to another person can be especially difficult for some. Children who...
Christian Family ServicesApr 12 minConnection is EssentialWhat do lamps, Legos and parenting have in common? They are each dependent on connection to fulfill their purpose. Lamps need their cord...
Christian Family ServicesMar 12 minHarmony Among SiblingsSibling relationships can be lifelong and typically form at a young age. Positive sibling relationships rely on trust and respect,...
Christian Family ServicesFeb 12 minImportant Question to Ask Before You AdoptThere’s no doubt that choosing to adopt a child is not an easy decision nor one to take lightly. However, how do you know if adoption is...
Christian Family ServicesJan 12 minAs Birth Rates Decline Nationwide, Families Turn Toward Foster Care to Grow Their FamiliesWhen all the paperwork is turned in and the home study is complete, those wanting to adopt an infant move into what could arguably be the...
Christian Family ServicesDec 1, 20213 minMindfulness as a ToolYou may have noticed the term “mindfulness” has gained a lot of traction in the last few years. When you think of mindfulness, the image...
Christian Family ServicesNov 1, 20213 minWellness Wheel—Reflection for Self CareHow is your self-care lately? Have you found a healthy balance for this unique season of life? We have come through a pandemic and...
Christian Family ServicesOct 1, 20212 minOvercoming Thinking Traps - Practices to relieve stress and build self esteemPicture the start of your day. You wake with the feeling of defeat already upon you. You sense a difficult “hill” ahead, and doubt your...
Christian Family ServicesAug 6, 20213 minThe Importance of FatherhoodHistorically, fathers have been the “breadwinners” and mothers have been the “caretakers.” In the media, we see these stereotypes...
Christian Family ServicesAug 1, 20213 minMental Health SupportImagine waking up each morning with little energy or ability to focus on basic daily tasks. Weeks pass and the limitations grow; for...
Christian Family ServicesJul 1, 20214 minFinding Help“It takes a village to raise a child” as the saying goes. While we can try to be super moms or dads, we all need support at one point or...
Christian Family ServicesJun 10, 20212 minWhile Waiting to AdoptFor I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future....
Christian Family ServicesJun 8, 20203 minTalking to Your Child About Their StoryHow to talk to your child about their story When a child is adopted, even as a newborn baby, their story begins long before your first...
Christian Family ServicesApr 20, 20203 minDevelopmental MilestonesParents, both new and experienced, often wonder if their child is on track developmentally. While the doctor may tell you he is, it can...
Christian Family ServicesMar 11, 20202 minChildhood TraumaAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and Trauma Imagine growing up with limited food in your home, a father who is in prison, and a...
Christian Family ServicesJan 27, 20202 minPlay!I tried to teach my child with books. He gave me only puzzled looks. I tried to teach my child with words. They passed him by often...
Christian Family ServicesJan 3, 20202 minOpen Adoption : In My Own WordsWritten by Kaycee, adoptive mother She would join us to celebrate our son’s first birthday. A tag on a Christmas gift under the tree...