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Bringing Baby Home
In addition to writing and speaking I recently expanded what I teach to include focusing on parenting and relationships skills that will last a lifetime. I am now a Certified Gottman Educator, trained...
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Between Conferences
A quick update from me… The session, “Tips from the Trenches: Finding Middle Ground in Open Adoptive Parenting” that my friend and colleague Lori Holden (of WriteMindOpenHeart and the Open Adoption...
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July Happenings: I Invite You to Join Me
Yes, it is almost mid-summer for us, as far as the school calendar goes. And, after a respite of much appreciated family time, I’ll be back at work. There are two events I want to bring to your...
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And the Winner of One Copy of What To Expect From Your Adopted Tween is….
Congratulations, Kim! You were selected at random and won the copy of What To Expect From Your Adopted Tween. Check your inbox. I work with clients all over the world—providing education for and...
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The Sound of Hope
This is the second year I’ve participated in an adoption memoir blog tour, orchestrated by my friend and colleague Lori Holden. As part of the tour participants have been asked to reflect on different...
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Intersection
I am, with my friend and colleague Michelle, producing and directing Listen to Your Mother in Indianapolis. Recently, during our first rehearsal, I was struck over and over again by how the common...
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Can Open Adoption Ideas Apply to International Adoption Situations? Part 2
Today I’m hosting the second day of three-part series examining how we can apply the concepts of openness to international adoption. Parenting the adopted child is where I focus so when I was asked to...
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Some Thoughts About National Adoption Awareness Month
This year’s National Adoption Awareness Month (NAAM) focuses on “Partnering for Permanency,” emphasizing “the partnerships necessary to create permanent connections for the 100,000 children and youth...
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