Parental hovering is really about anxiety; by doing less and trusting more, parents can create a sanctuary that nurtures children’s identity, well-being, and resiliency as they grow–slowly–into [...]
A practical, how-to guide for parents to help their children navigate the sometimes harsh terrain of social life-Which includes name-calling, after school fights, esteem-crushing cliques, and [...]
For five years, Twenty Life-Transforming Choices Adoptees Need to Make has impacted the lives of adoptees and their families. This updated edition goes deeper with study questions for support [...]
Author Kevin McGarry recounts his passage into parenthood after years of having his natural fathering instincts stifled by the limits – real and perceived – of being gay. This unique [...]
Mary Goodearle and her husband of 37 years, Allen, live in Mena Arkansas on a mini-ranch with their three adopted boys, the youngest of their 9 children. Mary earned her […]
Drawing from their experiences as adoptive parents of foreign born children present a guidebook to help relatives and friends of adoptive families address important questions. Author: Coughlin, [...]
Description “The Great Behavior Breakdown identifies 27 of the most problematic, serious, and challenging behaviors that parents face, breaks them down, and provides step-by-step guidance [...]
This book was written specifically for adoptive parents. It provides tips to smooth the adoption transition and set realistic expectations. After a child comes home, this guide helps families [...]
We have little tolerance for what we do not understand and we have little patience when there is no quick fix. The families who shared their stories with us represent […]
Michael Oher is one of thirteen children by a mother addicted to crack; he does not know his real name, his father, his birthday, or how to read or write. […]
