Emotions of Adoption, LLC

11/05/2017

So true. Had to post again ...

11/02/2017

The impact of adoption ...

November is National Adoption Awareness Month.

11/01/2017

In appreciation for all that you do "for family", in this National Adoption Awareness Month, I am reaching out to offer tailored tips & strategies to help out with some daily struggles. If you need some help, a little tweaking, or an understanding ear, with some struggles ... please give a call at (216) 403-7356 or email at [email protected]. I would be happy to help. Confidential. Convenient. No Charge.

We love this poem! Do you have a favorite adoption poem?

10/09/2017

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/recording/2904222911509385219. Are you, a friend, or family member planning on adopting? Maybe it's your first adoption, maybe you're adopting again ... if you're looking for some tips on prep for travel & how to connect with your child in country, please log into my webinar above.

If you find the info helpful, please share with friends, family, adoption groups, or adoption agencies. I enjoy seeing families come together & connect through the adoption journey. I have a unique approach to attachment & would like to help.

I strive to interact with families that are facing the challenges of adoption, so that they don't have to feel like they're going it alone. Feel free to give a call at (216) 403-7356. I would be more than happy to help.

This webinar is free of charge. The Registration was set up by the company that the agency went through. I am not at all interested in the Registration piece, but the info in the webinar is key to beginning the attachment process with your child. I am hoping that the Registration isn't a deterrent from doing so.

Join my upcoming webinar! Sign up today!

05/18/2017

I've been sharing these very words with families for almost a dozen years. It really is a game changer in the family dynamics once it is recognized & a new plan for behaviors is created. Well said Kristin Berry.

If you've parented a child from a traumatic past for any length of time, you already know that traditional parenting techniques do not work. But, have you ever stopped to consider why, or what you could do differently?

05/05/2017

With Mother's Day right around the corner, please be aware that this may be a very confusing & grief-filled time for your adoptive child. This day can trip so many triggers to the loss of their birthmom, & any additional losses that followed. If you see a difference in your child's attitude & behavior leading up to Mother's Day, that may be the reason. Talking about it, & asking what you can do together to honor birthmom (maybe plant a flower, make a card, etc.) may help to ease all of the emotions. Your initiation of the topic will give your child voice & may make them feel a little more comfortable about sharing.

04/20/2017

While we're being pulled in multiple directions, we often forget how that is impacting our children. Children that may already have sensory issues, children that may already feel overwhelmed, children that don't understand any of it. When you're feeling those pressures, do yourself & your children a favor ... take some time to break from it all & relax! That time will help to rejuvenate!

In our everchanging world, the pressures of parenthood are at an all time high.  Being pulled in every direction ... work, school activities...

04/20/2017

Just finished reading Growing Up Black in White by Kevin Hofmann. Great read for professionals, educators, & families involved with transracial adoption. Good insight & final chapter has great tips for raising transracial adoptees. Pick up a copy.

04/07/2017

This is why it is so important that no matter what age you adopt, you begin to meet needs immediately. You rock, cuddle, bottle feed, etc. to begin to teach these children that their needs are important & that they do matter. It's a long journey, but the attachment cycle will take root as you continue to meet these needs & you figure out what works best for your child ...

A mother took to Facebook to share a stunning story about orphan babies in Uganda who wouldn't cry for one hea...

04/05/2017

Be There ...

Are you seeing behaviors in your children that you haven't before?  Oftentimes these can be the result of grief.  Yes, even years after bein...

04/01/2017

I understand that some children are already on spring break. If that is the situation for you, you may be seeing some behaviors, & increased meltdowns. Be patient & talk it through with your children. Try to build some routines into your break.

As this season is upon us, be sure to prep your children for all of the change in routine.  I know that oftentimes we think that it's best t...

03/31/2017

It doesn't matter how long ago you adopted, it's never too late ... And if you're thinking of adopting, plan ahead to create a Lifebook.

All children could benefit from a LifeBook.  However, for adoptive children it really helps to put the puzzle pieces of their life together ...