This article, by Anna Pawley, LMSW, Claire Davis, LICSW-S & Traci Newell, LBSW-S originally appeared in NCFA’s recent Adoption Advocate publication Introduction Adoption can be a complex subject to discuss
Pop Psychology vs. Real Psychology: A Parent’s Guide to Getting the Terms Right
As parents, we want to understand and support our kids, especially when they’re struggling emotionally. But in today’s world of social media and viral content, psychological terms are often tossed
Navigating Adoption Openness: A Free Support Service for Minnesota Families
Adoption is a lifelong journey and, for many families, one of the most complex and emotional aspects of that journey is navigating openness—how, when, and what to share between adoptive
Developing Healthy Homework Habits
Homework. It’s a dreaded word for most kids and often for adults, too! When raising a child with learning challenges, the dread factor wrapped up in that one word can
Partnering with School to Help Your Child Succeed
Children impacted by early-life experiences, prenatal substance exposure, or other challenges often experience behavior issues in the classroom. Their teachers and other educational professionals frequently misunderstand their behaviors. As parents
The Family We Are
Lindsay and Ryan began their adoption journey as many people do, envisioning an infant who would transform them from a couple into a growing family. But within months of starting
Expanding Our Capacity to Love
After seven years of marriage, Gretchen and Jill Rode were ready to add a child to their lives. The two Lutheran pastors in St. Paul, Minnesota applied to the infant
The Ultimate Social Media Safety Guide for Kids
The following excerpt was pulled from a piece written by Octav Fedor for AntivirusGuide, published on September 12, 2022, read the complete original post here. It’s estimated that 60% of
Learn About Our New Foster-A-Teen Program
Every year, more than 23,000 American teenagers will age out of foster care, resulting in an increased likelihood of significant life challenges such as homelessness, substance abuse, and incarceration. As
Little Red Stocking | Elee & Aaron
For as long as she can remember, Elee wanted to adopt a child. When she became pregnant at the age of 18 and gave birth to her son, Javier, she
