September 22, 2018

Adoption and Parenting News Roundup

Hi there!

What a glorious thing a fall weekend is. Whether or not you have school-aged children, the back-to-school vibe is in the air, isn’t it? Things feel different, and different feels good.

Here are the pieces that most caught our eye this week. We like them a lot, and hope you do, too.

Have a wonderful weekend, friends 🙂

Getting a kid to focus can be TOUGH. Especially in the internet era, where devices abound and attention spans are ever-diminishing. We love these simple and accessible tips for helping your little one focus (and are willing to bet they could help out some of the adults we know and love, too.)

This emotional adoption day video is going to make you weep.

Keep this piece on hand for hard days. “So yes, it’s been a hard road at times. Yes, it’s been exhausting. Yes, we’ve struggled quite a lot with our kiddos. But no, we wouldn’t trade any of it. The beautiful and hard moments combined have made us better people and parents. And yes, this journey is worth it. And it’s filled with beauty. Even when you can’t see it clearly.”

This 26 year-old foster mom was hesitant about taking in teens, until her 13 year-old son came along.

What’s being done to improve adoption and guardianships?

How did people react when you told them you were adopting…again?

Have you ever considered adopting from foster care? Here are answers to frequently asked questions.

Love this! Four tips for recognizing positive changes in foster and adopted children.

How can you help children who have dealt with physical abuse?

It’s so important to keep siblings together.