Seasons & Holidays
Six Tips for the Holiday Season
I get very excited about all of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and look forward to that good kind of exhaustion that comes from decorating the house,
Moving Tips for Adoptive Families
Remember Past Loss The experience of moving to a new home, town, or state can be very challenging for children of all ages. This difficulty is particularly true if children
Post-Holiday Transitions
Children, especially those from trauma backgrounds, tend to find stability and safety in structured, predictable environments. Those two words are not typically used to describe holidays or winter breaks. Additionally,
CEU: Back to School: Preparing for a Successful Year
As your family prepares for a new school year, we want to help equip you with practical things you can do to help your child succeed both in and out
Memory and Trauma Anniversaries
IMPLICIT AND EXPLICIT MEMORIES Memory is a central construct to the development of children. We learn through observing others and by interacting with the world around us. This in turn
Winter Blues
THE WINTER BLUES Regardless of where you live, the shorter days of winter along with the messy weather can create havoc for our foster and adoptive children. We see a
ABC’s for a Successful Start to the School Year
What feelings did you have as summer vacation ended and the new school year began? You may have experienced a range of feelings that included disappointment, excitement, delight, hopefulness, fear,
Summer Fun
Great memories were triggered as we cut into the first watermelon of the summer season. Memories from childhood which meant days without schedules, sleeping in late and staying outside playing
Talking with Loved Ones About the Holidays
For Newly Adoptive Families We often think about the holidays with fond memories and a desire to be around those whom we love. Now, think about the craziness of holidays
Holiday Tips for Waiting Families
As the holidays roll in, you may find yourself in a time of longing and waiting—waiting for your family to be complete; waiting for your child; and waiting on the