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3 Helpful Books for Understanding Trauma

posted 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 Resources

posted 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 12

posted 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 Redirect

posted 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

Resource Recommendations for Agencies and Professionals

posted 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

Resource Recommendations for Adoptive and Foster Families

posted 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

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

Get a Free Book at Our Large Group Event

posted 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

W.I.S.E. Up Powerbooks

posted 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

Children’s Books

posted 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


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