Want Less Yelling and Better Communication?? Me too! Did you ever try that trick of staring at the same spot for so long that it went gray and you could see nothing? Apparently our brains have the ability to ignore or tune out stimuli with which they’re familiar. That’s what it … [Read more...]
Posts about Adoption
4 Tips for Turning Around Really Rough Days
Ever had one of those days?? You know, when your emotional reserves are drained and the kids all seem to be on a hair trigger, ready to explode at the slightest provocation? The kind where everyone’s Dr. Jekyll has been replaced by Mr. Hyde? In the past, I would have thought a … [Read more...]
This Is Us : Why I keep watching!
I’ve posted a couple things on Facebook about how emotionally devastating This Is Us can be for me. ALL the adoption stuff, Kate’s struggle with her weight, the episode about Dr. K losing his wife to cancer… It’s all very personal and close to home. Recently, a friend suggested … [Read more...]
Spring 2017 Training Opportunities for Parents
Spring 2017 Training Opportunities! We are excited to share about two great training opportunities for parents in the Calgary area this spring! Empowered to Connect Simulcast 2017 - On April 7th and 8th, First Alliance Church is hosting the Empowered to Connect Simulcast … [Read more...]
We’re Expecting Twins?
Expecting Twins? The call came (mostly) out of the blue in February 2015. On the other end of the line was the director of the adoption agency we were working with. Her question to us: Would we like to adopt twins? My heart and brain stopped. Just stopped. We had an 18 … [Read more...]
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