Challenges & Issues
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Who’s the Boss??posted on September 23, 2019 This blog post was originally published on the Play Works Counseling blog. I want to say the Boss Card idea was born out of a deep altruistic desire to provide the best tools and resources to already weary parents looking…… Read More |
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When the Feeling Is Missingposted on September 1, 2019 This blog post was originally published as a guest blog post on WACAP Now Blog. Those who choose older child adoption face many distinct challenges. Many of the challenges are openly discussed as parents seek out advice and wisdom in how…… Read More |
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When Two Worlds Collideposted on October 7, 2018 When I was a child, I wanted to be an airline pilot. I thought it would be the most romantic way to spend my days floating amongst the clouds. My dad traveled for work when I was a kid and…… Read More |
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Do I Have to Tell my Child That?posted on January 30, 2015 Listen as Michael and Amy Monroe discuss the joys and challenges of sharing your child’s story with them. We need to remember that we have two responsibilities as; protecting their story and sharing it with them. This video is available…… Read More |
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Thoughts on Thanksgivingposted on November 26, 2014 I love Thanksgiving. It might just be my favorite holiday. I didn’t grow up recognizing a national day of thanks and so I look forward to celebrating this year again. I love the way it smells, the weather is usually…… Read More |
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The Importance of Repairing Your Mistakesposted on May 27, 2014 There is no such thing as a perfect parent — and that is actually good news, so long as parents are willing to focus on repair when they fail and make mistakes. Watch as Dr. Karyn Purvis explains why it…… Read More |
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When Fear Looks Like Controlposted on May 14, 2014 Some of my favorite works of art are Julian Beever’s sidewalk illusions. If you haven’t seen them they are truly amazing! He employs a technique called trompe l’oeil which is French for deceive the eye. He creates images that, when…… Read More |
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Check the Expiration Date on Your Compassionposted on May 6, 2014 I remember when we moved out of our house to remodel the downstairs after experiencing a water leak. In the process, I was forced to confront one of the more unwelcome tasks of moving – cleaning out the pantry. In doing…… Read More |
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Becoming a Band-Aid Dadposted on April 29, 2014 Recently I came across an Adoptive Families Magazine article entitled Band-Aid Mom. In the article, Wendy Flemons, an adoptive mom, asks this important question – “Can a Band-Aid do more than heal a physical wound?” As simple as it may…… Read More |
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Our Kids Need Empathy More Than They Need Sympathyposted on April 18, 2014 One of the most helpful things ever shared with me is the idea that we spend as much time managing perceptions as we do dealing with reality. That rings true in almost every avenue of life and perhaps none more…… Read More |