Children who are adopted when they’re older or who have more complicated histories are not likely to respond well to some traditional discipline methods.
Family Relationships
God doesn’t expect parents to get everything right. But He expects us to keep trying!
Requests for visits with the child by birth families are on the rise.
In our well-connected world, it is more likely than ever that your child will now, or someday in the future, have contact or relationships with the people who brought him into this world.
Four compelling reasons to tell your children the story of their adoption
Understanding the reasons for your child’s behavior and responses is important, but the truth is that some adoptive parents may never know the full extent of their child’s underlying problems for a number of reasons.
My wife, Cathy, and I stared at each other in disbelief as our oldest daughter, Christy, told us she was running away. When she started packing her suitcase, we knew she was serious. Cathy and I weren’t sure if we should laugh or cry — after all, Christy was only 6. Our daughter told us …
The beautiful truth for adoptive parents is that God has placed children in their families for healing and redemption.
Your role changes as your child grows. What’s yours right now?
Children need Mom to be available for them.
The most important work you do takes place within the walls of your home.
The power of ceremony to reaffirm a son’s shaky identity, in some cases redirect his life, and empower his future was wholly unexpected.
Teens with a stepmom or stepdad need help learning how to manage the emotions surrounding a new stepfamily and how to adjust to having a stepparent and stepsiblings.
Homemaking is majoring in family relationships.
No one is guaranteed tomorrow; invest in your children’s lives today.
Finding the support you need to thrive as a single parent
We need to take care of ourselves so that we can take care of our family.
The important thing is that you do something creative and memorable to initiate your son into manhood.
How to help your child deal with loss
Here are some key passages in a boy’s journey to manhood.
