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
Supporting an Organization That Puts Kids First
Seven years ago, Tom Ewald and Joe Thom took their first step toward becoming parents by contacting Children’s Home. They were looking for a referral to a welcoming adoption agency.
Navigating the Internet with Adopted or Foster Tweens and Teens
The internet and social media are excellent tools for research, entertainment, and connection. It is likely that your tween or teen already has a good deal of online experience under
