As a single parent, do you find your relationship with your child to be strained? Strained relationships are common between single...

Although humans are hard-wired for connection, feeling connected to another person can be especially difficult for some. Children who...

What do lamps, Legos and parenting have in common? They are each dependent on connection to fulfill their purpose. Lamps need their cord...

Sibling relationships can be lifelong and typically form at a young age. Positive sibling relationships rely on trust and respect,...

There’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...

When 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...

You may have noticed the term “mindfulness” has gained a lot of traction in the last few years. When you think of mindfulness, the image...

How is your self-care lately? Have you found a healthy balance for this unique season of life? We have come through a pandemic and...

Picture the start of your day. You wake with the feeling of defeat already upon you. You sense a difficult “hill” ahead, and doubt your...

Historically, fathers have been the “breadwinners” and mothers have been the “caretakers.” In the media, we see these stereotypes...

Imagine waking up each morning with little energy or ability to focus on basic daily tasks. Weeks pass and the limitations grow; for...

“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...

For 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....

How 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...

Parents, both new and experienced, often wonder if their child is on track developmentally. While the doctor may tell you he is, it can...

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) and Trauma Imagine growing up with limited food in your home, a father who is in prison, and a...

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...

Written by Kaycee, adoptive mother She would join us to celebrate our son’s first birthday. A tag on a Christmas gift under the tree...