Talking About Adoption
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When Will It Be Enough?posted on April 17, 2012 I want to read enough, study enough so I can ace parenting. The more I research and give myself; the more Elise pushes back with her emotions. When she says, “Nobody loves me…will you still love me forever…will you be…… Read More |
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Talking Honestly About Disruptionposted on April 13, 2012 In the shadows of much that is good and right and beautiful about adoption, there is the reality that some adoptive placements don’t last — they disrupt and dissolve. This happens for a multitude of reasons, and each situation is as…… Read More |
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Remembering Well on My Son’s Gotcha Dayposted on April 5, 2012 Today is one of my son’s ‘gotcha day’ — the day we remember and celebrate our coming together as a forever family. It’s a tradition that we have maintained over the years, but as my kids have gotten older and their…… Read More |
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Around the World in 30 Minutesposted on April 3, 2012 It has become somewhat cliché to talk about how technology is changing everything…but adoption is certainly not exempt. I was recently reminded of this reality when a quick spin on my iPad turned into a wonderful trip down ‘adoption memory…… Read More |
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Making Sense of It Allposted on February 29, 2012 Amy Curtis presented Making Sense of It All: Helping Adopted Children Understand Who Their Are at the 2011 Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Conference. In this hour-long presentation, Amy highlights some of the essential elements that parents and professionals must focus on in…… Read More |
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Living the Dreamposted on February 26, 2012 Yesterday morning my daughter awoke to the sound of me singing softly in her ear. “I love your beautiful brown hair…I love your beautiful brown eyes…I love your beautiful brown skin…” Not really a song, I suppose. Just something sweet…… Read More |
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Listening In: What’s in a Name?posted on February 10, 2012 “Every good conversation starts with good listening.” I came across this quote recently and it started me thinking. What we adoptive and foster parents need, among other things, is to be engaged in some really good conversations. Conversations that offer…… Read More |
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Why Christmas Stinks Sometimesposted on December 11, 2011 It was the third day in a row, or maybe the fourth. I don’t exactly recall. I do, however, vividly remember coming home from work and being met by my normally patient and long-suffering wife declaring in an overly frustrated…… Read More |
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2011 Tapestry Conference – Recap & Resourcesposted on November 2, 2011 The 2011 Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Conference was a huge success, thanks in large part to the Tapestry conference team and dozens of other volunteers who helped make it possible. We were privileged to serve over 800 adults and…… Read More |
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Chatting With Kids About Adoptionposted on June 24, 2011 I don’t talk with my kids about adoption. It’s not that I don’t think it is a good idea – it certainly is. It’s just that, even though all four of my children were adopted, they have no interest in…… Read More |