For National Adoption Month, I asked my friend, Christy, to write their story for Lovin’ Adoptin’. Enjoy! ******* On July 17, 2013, I received a text from my sister that would completely alter what our family looked like. She texted to let me know a friend of hers was working with an adoption agency that…
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setting up for success: preparing your family for adoption & foster care
You can listen to a recording of this post. Just scroll down to the bottom of the article and don some ear buds. Don’t forget to share if you find it helpful. Thanks! Cheating on Desperate Housewives, taking a foray from Downton Abbey, skipping a golf game? We wouldn’t even think about it, or would…
Read More6 tips on where to start in the adoption process
You can listen to a recording of this post, just scroll to the bottom. Since November 2nd was Orphan Sunday, and the month of November is National Adoption Month, you might be searching for answers on adoption or know someone who is. Well, today I hope to give you some direction. Today you have the…
Read Moretaking the HAUNT out of Halloween (adoption/foster)
Originally posted on lovin' adoptin' & autism:
(In this post when I talk about our children who came from a scary place, I am including those who were neglected or abandoned. Although they weren’t abused or frightened by some larger person, their experience was extremely fearful for a child.) I’m not a fan of fear.…
the nitty gritty: if you DON’T want your foster or adopted child to thrive, DON’T read this
I don’t suggest reading this if you don’t want your family to change. This will ruffle feathers, they’ll go flying, but this is so important if you want your family to do well, if you want your child to heal and your family thrive. I’ve avoided writing this because I don’t want people to get…
Read Moremaking Halloween happier (adoption & foster care)
Originally posted on lovin' adoptin' & autism:
How do we stay sane during Halloween? It can be hard, even with kids who don’t have sensory issues, or attachment issues. The first goal is to make it fun for your child. For children with attachment issues, I don’t agree with the approach of removing everything fun…
what emotion is my adopted/foster child dealing with?
Ruby is acting out in class, her teacher says she doesn’t follow the rules, she gets up from her chair to talk to other kids, is downright disrespectful to her, and has even been physically aggressive toward other kids. She’s a big handful. At home, Conner’s hitting his siblings and parents, hiding under the bed,…
Read Morecan a hurting child make choices? (adoption & foster care)
Decisions, decisions, decisions. When a child comes from a traumatic past, they consistently need decisions made for them. Even months and years after their adoption or placement in foster care, a hurting child will need others to help guide them more than a typical child would. But sometimes too much control is taken away from…
Read Morewhat a relationship from a movie can teach us about adoption and foster care
In the movie, Blood Diamond, I witnessed a relationship that I thought resembled what should take place in adoptive and foster families. The movie, Blood Diamond, is based in Africa, during the Civil War in Sierra Leone. During the war, Solomon’s young son, Dia, is captured by the rebel army. He’s forced to perform terrible…
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how to help your adopted/foster child sleep (sleep issues part 2)
Sleep issues are a hot topic in the adoption and foster care community. Last week I highlighted why hurting children have problems sleeping in my post, Why Adopted and Foster Children Have Sleep Issues, and as I promised, I’m back this week to give you ideas on how to help your kids sleep. If you…
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