Max Weinberg, PhD·Sep 16A Template for Saying No to Family Tree AssignmentsThese non-innocuous assignments keep coming.
MS·May 9Some Adopted Kids Get Labeled as Snobs for Not Fitting InHoliday Table with Two RealitiesA response icon1A response icon1
MS·Oct 4, 2025Guilty Parties: Adopters and Birth Families Enable Human TraffickingThe term “human trafficking” evokes images of dark networks, violent criminals, and clandestine movements. This narrow definition allows a…
Hannah Jackson Matthews, M.S. Ed.·Apr 17, 2024“It Seemed Easier for Them”: A Personal Reflection on Jealously among Adoptive SiblingsAs someone raised in an adoptive family with siblings of different backgrounds, when asked, “did jealousy arise between you?” I was…
Adoptive Families' Coach·Aug 9, 2023What Do Extracurricular Activities Teach Our Kids?Our previous blog looked at setting the stage for a successful school year by establishing good habits, healthy routines, and setting up…
Adoptive Families' Coach·Jan 11, 2023Celebrate Family Wins: Start the Year on a Positive NoteWhen you celebrated the new year, did you review and celebrate your family wins as well as your personal wins? Did you savor the sense of…
Adoptive Families' Coach·Jan 4, 2023Celebrate Family Wins: Start the Year on a Positive NoteWhen you celebrated the new year, did you review and celebrate your family wins as well as your personal wins? Did you savor the sense of…
Adoptive Families' Coach·Dec 7, 2022Create A Memorable HolidayFor many folks, December is a month in which they think deeply about peace, goodwill, and family togetherness. Whether your family…
Brenda Benjamin·Aug 26, 2022The Weird, Nosey, and Problematic Questions We’ve Received as an Unconventional FamilyWhen my husband and I decided to grow our family through international adoption, we knew that certain aspects of our parenting journey…
