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Adoption is my passion. For all resources connected with adoption, as well as empathy and encouragement for your adoption journey, you've come to the right place. Enjoy browsing, and let me know if I can help you with anything!

HOW ADOPTION AFFECTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT (EVEN IF THEY’VE BEEN IN CARE FROM BIRTH)

January 27, 2020 18 Comments

This article explains why adopted children are more susceptible to pre-birth factors which might affect their development, such as domestic violence, drinking alcohol and substance abuse. It counters the argument that just because a child is taken into care at birth they will be 'fine'.

When we ask ourselves what are the negative effects of adoption, I'm guessing most of us think of abuse and neglect. We know that there are homes where children's needs are not met, where parents are not able to make the changes they need to in order to provide for their children, and/or where … [Read more...] about HOW ADOPTION AFFECTS CHILD DEVELOPMENT (EVEN IF THEY’VE BEEN IN CARE FROM BIRTH)

Adoption· Explaining adoption to others· Parenting an Adopted Child

WHEN NATURAL CONSEQUENCES DON’T WORK (THREE EXAMPLES)

January 13, 2020 2 Comments

Natural consequences are recommended for children, particularly those who have insecure attachment styles due to having been adopted or fostered. But are they always sensible or wise?

As an adoptive parent - and, you know, reasonably sensible, logical human being - I'm a big fan of natural consequences when it comes to behaviour management. This is simply allowing your child to reap the consequences of the action they've taken, with no/little additional input from you. You … [Read more...] about WHEN NATURAL CONSEQUENCES DON’T WORK (THREE EXAMPLES)

Adoption· Blended families· Family Life· Parenting· Parenting an Adopted Child

WHAT WE TEACH OUR ADOPTED CHILDREN ABOUT SANTA

December 16, 2019 7 Comments

What we teach our adopted children about Santa. For children who have experienced trauma, Christmas can throw up all sorts of triggers. This is what we do with our children.

I never formulated my ideas about Santa because of our adopted children, in case any of you think I'm more thoughtful about these kinds of things than I actually am. As a child, I enjoyed writing to Santa, sending my letter up the chimney of our open fire by making a draught with the door (a … [Read more...] about WHAT WE TEACH OUR ADOPTED CHILDREN ABOUT SANTA

Adoption· Christmas & Advent· Parenting an Adopted Child

SHOULD SINGLE CHRISTIANS ADOPT?

October 10, 2019 14 Comments

Should single Christians adopt? What does the Bible say?

Last year, I wrote an article for Home for Good on how our churches can support single adopters and foster carers. It was generally well-received, but one commenter asked - and I'm pleased he did - whether adoption was something we should be encouraging for the single brothers and sisters in our … [Read more...] about SHOULD SINGLE CHRISTIANS ADOPT?

Adoption· Explaining adoption to others· Faith· Parenting· Parenting an Adopted Child

IS ADOPTION SCREWING UP MY BIRTH KIDS? (ON MIXING BIOLOGICAL AND ADOPTED CHILDREN)

July 29, 2019 9 Comments

Mixing biological and adopted kids comes with challenges. Can birth and adopted kids be raised together? What is the impact of adopting when you have birth kids?

Some years ago, before adoption was even really on the cards for us, and when our eldest was just one, a friend made a passing comment that she wouldn't consider adoption because she had several birth children and had read about the damaging impact of adoption on biological kids. I honestly … [Read more...] about IS ADOPTION SCREWING UP MY BIRTH KIDS? (ON MIXING BIOLOGICAL AND ADOPTED CHILDREN)

Adoption· Adoption process· Blended families

A FATHER’S ROAD TO ADOPTION

June 13, 2019 13 Comments

Brilliant book outlining the adoption journey of an adoptive Dad and his wife, detailing the emotional rollercoaster of their process.

Is anyone else scrabbling about, the day before Fathers' Day, trying to think of a suitable gift for their kids' dad? Or is it just me? DesertDad is incredibly difficult to buy for. He doesn't really want anything, bar a decent whisky, and then I'm caught between whether it's appropriate for … [Read more...] about A FATHER’S ROAD TO ADOPTION

Adoption· Adoption process· Books and resources· Fathers' Day

SHOULD I HOME EDUCATE? 5: THE INDIVIDUALISED HOME EDUCATOR

March 21, 2019 3 Comments

Should I home educate? Read the stories of parents who have chosen to home school, for very different reasons and in different circumstances.

In all the stories I've shared so far this week (click here to start with the first), home education is done as a family, for all children in the home. But what happens when just one of your children is struggling with mainstream school, and the others are coping well? Becky tells us … [Read more...] about SHOULD I HOME EDUCATE? 5: THE INDIVIDUALISED HOME EDUCATOR

Adoption· Education· Family Life· Parenting· Parenting an Adopted Child

SHOULD I HOME EDUCATE? 3: THE HOPEFUL HOME EDUCATOR

March 19, 2019 4 Comments

Should I home educate? Read the stories of parents who have chosen to home school, for very different reasons and in different circumstances.

We've heard the story of Lizzie, who chose home education despite having worked in schools, and yesterday we heard Jenny's story of being converted to home education, having had her older four kids educated privately. But the question of 'Should I home educate?' takes on a new meaning when your … [Read more...] about SHOULD I HOME EDUCATE? 3: THE HOPEFUL HOME EDUCATOR

Adoption· Education· Family Life· Parenting· Parenting an Adopted Child

WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT THERAPEUTIC PARENTING?

January 28, 2019 13 Comments

Therapeutic parenting is so beneficial for our adopted/fostered children - and, in fact, any children! But how does it match up with the Bible's wisdom on raising children, and the state of the human heart?

Our adopted boys have been with us over three years, yet I'd never properly come across the idea of 'therapeutic parenting' until two years in. As we've become more familiar with this approach, we've started to ask ourselves what does the Bible say about therapeutic parenting? Is therapeutic … [Read more...] about WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT THERAPEUTIC PARENTING?

Adoption· Discipleship for parents· Faith· Family Life· Parenting· Parenting an Adopted Child

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