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1. The Most Empowering Book I’ve Ever Read to My Child

   Date Published:

   October 4th, 2018

   Categories:

   Abuse, Adoption, Bullying, Communication, Mental Health, Parenting, Racism, Relationships, Self-Care, Trauma

   So, you know how most children’s books have that “happily-ever-after-suddenly-everyone-is-best-friends-even-though-the-entire-book-was-about-someone-treating-someone-else-like-crap” kind of vibe…Read More

2. The Bedtime Narrative for Kids Who Struggle with Sleep Anxiety

   Date Published:

   October 4th, 2018

   Categories:

   Adoption, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships, Trauma

   Tags:

   bedtime, nighttime anxiety, sleep, sleep anxiety, sleep strategies for kids

   The Bedtime Narrative for Kids Who Struggle with Sleep Anxiety I’ve recently had a number of requests for support from parents who are struggling with their child’s sleep anxiety. It’s an all-to…Read More

3. A Letter to My Adopted Child’s Teacher

   Date Published:

   August 24th, 2018

   Categories:

   Adoption, Communication, Parenting, Trauma

   Tags:

   adoption, family tree, school

   The beginning of the school year is here! How will you help your child's teacher understand the best ways to be sensitive to the needs of your adoptive child? Consider writing the teacher an email  t…Read More

4. The Ultimate Adoption Resource List

   Date Published:

   June 15th, 2018

   Categories:

   Adoption, Communication, Discipline, Mental Health, Parenting, Racism, Trauma

   Tags:

   adoption resources

   The Ultimate Adoption Resource List - check out the list below for children's & adult books, website, blogs, podcasts, documentaries, educational videos & more! FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS…Read More

5. 2nd Annual 25 Days of Giving

   Date Published:

   November 22nd, 2017

   Categories:

   Abuse, Adoption, Bullying, Mental Health, Pregnancy, Racism, Tragedy, Trauma

   Tags:

   donation, social justice

   It’s time for my 2nd Annual 25 Days of Giving. On Thanksgiving, and for 24 days following, I am going to take 5 minutes out of each day to donate money to one cause that I believe is working to make…Read More

6. The One Thing You Cannot Ask Your Child’s Therapist To Do

   Date Published:

   September 19th, 2017

   Categories:

   Adoption, Bullying, Parenting, Racism, Trauma

   Tags:

   adoption, parenting, racial identity, therapy, transracial adoption

   As an adoption-competent therapist, there are a number of areas in which I can offer support to your child. If they have separation anxiety, I can help them feel secure in knowing their loved ones wil…Read More