Parenting an adopted child requires extra attention to issues you might not need when raising biological children. Additional layers exist when you are preparing to adopt a child of another
Surviving and Thriving in the Holiday Season
We adults often lament how quickly the holiday season arrives and how fast it flies by us. We feel as if we’ve hardly had time to sit down and enjoy
Home is Where: An Adoptee Shares Her Search for Identity
“Occasionally, we have the pleasure of sharing with you the thoughts of adult adoptees who are part of our community. We are thrilled to share this piece by Rosey Jones.
2 Essential Tips to Avoid Triggering & Being Triggered By Your Kids
Parenting our kids through challenging behaviors like lying, stealing, tantrums, or defiance can be exhausting and frustrating. When stressed, it’s hard to manage our emotions and theirs simultaneously. The challenge
Common Symptoms of Prenatal Exposure & What Parents Can Do About Them
This post was originally posted by Creating A Family on September 15, 2022, through the generous support of our friends at the Jockey Being Family Foundation, who share our vision to
Help! My Child Hates School!
There is almost nothing more challenging about parenting during the school-age years than a child who hates school. When the school is not a good fit for your child, it
Easing the Transition to a New School Year for Adopted, Foster, & Kinship Kids
Adopted, foster and kinship kids often struggle with new experiences and relationships. Truthfully, transitions and change are scary to most folks, but our kids who have been exposed to trauma,
What Do You Share At School About Your Child’s Story?
Your child spends several hours a day with their teachers, and you want to set their whole team up for success in the classroom as early as you can, right?
Four Tips to Teach Self-Soothing Skills
Self-soothing is a critical skill for our children to learn, but many kids who have experienced trauma don’t yet have it under their belt. Or, they have developed unhealthy self-comfort
Helping Your Adopted Child Handle Adoption Microaggressions
Your adopted children can feel confused, stressed, and othered when they encounter the stigmas they hear about adoption. How can you help your child handle the adoption microaggressions they face