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1. It’s Time to Expand the Definition of “Helpers”

   Date Published:

   August 9th, 2019

   Categories:

   Grief and Loss, Mental Health, Parenting, Tragedy, Trauma

   After tragic events such the two mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton this past weekend (and the numerous shootings prior), many parents are seeking the right words to reassure their children that the…Read More

2. What We Ask of You

   Date Published:

   April 19th, 2019

   Categories:

   Adoption, Grief and Loss, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships, Trauma

   Tags:

   adoption, grief, trauma

   Understand that we do not ask you to hear our voices because we are grieving. We ask you to hear our voices because we are exhausted from grieving. Biologicals cannot fathom the experiences of adoptee…Read More

3. Therapist Request Form

   Date Published:

   February 6th, 2019

   Categories:

   Uncategorized

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4. 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

5. 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

6. 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