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3 Helpful Books for Understanding Traumaposted on April 5, 2021 When it comes to trauma, we can never be too informed as foster and adoptive parents. Reading books about trauma can help us to frame our children's behavior and struggles in a new way. It helps us approach them with compassion and kindness because we have a better understanding of where they have been and how that impacts their brains and behaviors.… Read More |
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Back to Basics: Parenting Resourcesposted on January 18, 2021 As foster, adoptive, and kinship parents, we know that children who have experienced trauma have unique needs, and therefore we need unique training, education, and information regarding our children’s needs and how to best parent them. With the wealth of…… Read More |
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Join Us for Tapestry’s Large Group Event on April 12posted on April 8, 2014 Join us for the next Tapestry event on Saturday, April 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, in Room West D at Irving Bible Church, as we host an event for all foster and adoptive parents entitled: Why Did You Do That?…… Read More |
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Whole Brain Strategy #1: Connect and Redirectposted on April 3, 2014 The first strategy discussed in the Whole Brain Child is Connect and Redirect: Surfing Emotional Waves. The example used in the book is of an upset child coming to the parent shortly after going to bed, and the parent has to choose…… Read More |
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Resource Recommendations for Agencies and Professionalsposted on November 19, 2013 Tapestry is celebrating National Adoption Month by offering 25% off all purchases in our online store through the month of November. Simply use the code NOV25OFF to receive 25% off your order. And we want to recommend some resources for…… Read More |
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Resource Recommendations for Adoptive and Foster Familiesposted on November 11, 2013 Tapestry is celebrating National Adoption Month by offering 25% off all purchases in our online store through the month of November. Simply use the code NOV25OFF to receive 25% off your order. And we want to recommend some resources that…… Read More |
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Are You in Need of Resources?posted on June 10, 2013 Tapestry is hosting a Women’s Event tomorrow entitled Summer Survival Strategies. If you are unable to attend this event, we suggest checking out some of the resources in our Tapestry Store that could help you survive your summer, like: The…… Read More |
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Get a Free Book at Our Large Group Eventposted on April 8, 2013 “Story is who we are, where we’ve been, and where we’re going. Story is a call to action. Story is an invitation into something bigger than ourselves. Story is the belief that the darkest hour is just before dawn. Story…… Read More |
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W.I.S.E. Up Powerbooksposted on March 25, 2013 The W.I.S.E. Up Powerbooks (published by The Center for Adoption Support and Education) are great tools for any adoptive or foster parent. CASE has published two different versions of the W.I.S.E. Up Powerbook – an adoption Powerbook and a foster care Powerbook (read Michael Monroe’s review of the foster care…… Read More |
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Children’s Booksposted on February 4, 2013 Sometimes finding the right words to talk to your child can be difficult, and I will often turn to a book for help. The right book can be a great tool for you and your child. Tapestry put together of…… Read More |