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“Adoption Doesn’t Fix Kids”
by Christian Alliance for Orphans
Faithful, wisdom-guided love does bear good fruit over time. But often it comes far more slowly, or in a different form, than we might have wished at first.
5 Ways Fostering has Shaped Our Biological Son
by FaithBridge Foster Care
Foster care is often a refining process which can be hard on anyone … especially children. But on the other side of that refining journey,our biological son has become a young man who is shining brighter than ever.
5 Ways to Bless the Heart of Your Foster Mom Friend
by FaithBridge Foster Care
When people have taken the time to know what will really help us, it is a heart blessing like no other.
A Challenge for Adoptive Dads
by Empowered to Connect
Don't sit on the sidelines when your kids experience challenges related to adoption or foster care. Don't leave mom on her own to figure everything out!
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A Daily Funeral
by FaithBridge Foster Care
When you're a foster parent, you can know all the behaviors to expect and the techniques to apply, but when you get in the middle of it and you start experiencing all of those things for yourself, it’s hard.
A Less Than IDEAL Response
by Empowered to Connect
Learn about the IDEAL response and how it can be used to effectively correct while still helping you stay connected with your child.
A Letter to My Daughters About Fitting In and Standing Out
by Jason Johnson
In a world of conflicting messages about who girls should be, what they should value, and how they should be defined as women, here is one father's heartfelt appeal to his daughters.
A Ministry for the Whole Family
by FaithBridge Foster Care
It is a great ministry for our family because it is something we all can do together. Our daughters certainly can help us take care of children who need a family.
A Parent's Greatest Fear
by Dr. Steve Grcevich
How can the church best communicate with parents to build the relationships necessary to cast influence in their family?
Adoption in the News
by Mark Gregston
Despite their new family's love and kindness, some adopted children struggle with identity issues when they reach adolescence, especially if they are adopted at an older age.
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
by Empowered to Connect
Lisa Qualls shares her personal story of finding help after a tumultuous season with her four adopted children.
Anything But Typical
by Empowered to Connect
Adopted children encounter unique obstacles and situations. Michael Monroe explains the challenging, rewarding, and humbling experience of loving his "atypical" son.
Avoiding Control Battles
by Empowered to Connect
Amy Monroe encourages you to be proactive and make choices that will help you avoid a control battle with your child.
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Band-Aids Heal More Than You Can See
by Empowered to Connect
Giving and receiving love may seem like an easy thing, but for many adopted and foster kids, it's not.
Becoming a Band-Aid Dad
by Empowered to Connect
The bandage does more than bond a child to a parent. It is a way for the parent to heal, protect, and connect!
Becoming Still
by Key Ministry
Even in the noise and in the flashes of neon vying for your attention, you can find focus. And in the unpredictability of life with an autistic child, you can become still.
Being With
by Empowered to Connect
If we want our children to learn to respond with empathy, then it is up to us to model it for them.
Beliefs
by Empowered to Connect
It's important to explore your belief systems to heal and transform your thinking and behavior. Knowing your beliefs will help you parent your children in a healthy way.
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Bishop Aaron Blake: Walmart Love - Building Families That Love Like God
by Christian Alliance for Orphans
How can you assure your foster and adopted children that they'll ALWAYS be a part of your family? Bishop Aaron Blake Sr. shares a personal story about unconditional love.
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Building Trust By Saying Yes As Much As Possible
by Empowered to Connect
Saying yes to the requests of your kids can help you build trust and connect with them on a deeper level.
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Carissa Woodwyk: Listening
by Christian Alliance for Orphans
Are you listening to your adopted child's voice? Not just to the words, but to the heart?
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Celebrating Holidays with Your Internationally Adopted Child
by Bethany Christian Services
Holidays can be a difficult time for children who have been adopted; however, for children adopted internationally, holidays can also be a positive time.
Chatting With Kids About Adoption
by Empowered to Connect
Learn a few misconceptions about adoption chats and reflect on several ideas to help you talk to your child about adoption in a healthy way.
Check the Expiration Date on Your Compassion
by Empowered to Connect
Your children need parents whose compassion always stays “fresh.” True compassion does not have an expiration date.
Claim the Abundant Life for All of God’s Children
by Jacqui Jackson
Some children have seen up close and personally what sin has done to a broken world. They do not have Momma or Daddy standing in the gap for them here on earth. But God gave them you!
Color
by Empowered to Connect
Carissa Woodwyk shares her experience as a transracial adoptee to help you understand what your child may go through.
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Common Questions and Concerns: Transition and Attachment
by Empowered to Connect
Is your adopted child finding it difficult to transition and adjust to new parents and a new home?
Compassion Is the Answer. What Is the Question?
by Empowered to Connect
True compassion is love in action, and it is beautifully illustrated in the kind of love that Paul describes in 1 Corinthians 13. Properly understood and rightly lived, there is nothing permissive or easy about this.
Confessions of a Sorry Father
by Empowered to Connect
Although it's normal for you to make mistakes as a father, put your hope in God. By God's Spirit you can be empowered to become the kind of father you long to be.
Connecting
by Empowered to Connect
How well do you connect with your child? A married couple shares valuable information to help you connect with the children you've adopted.
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Creating a New "Family"
by FaithBridge Foster Care
What is a family? For some, a family is fluid and made up of any number of people who love and support each other. This is particularly true for a not-so-small Mt. Bethel "family" that has joined together to surround a sibling group of foster children.
Creative Ways to Help Your Child Learn New Behaviors
by Empowered to Connect
Do you engage, empower, and connect with your child? Teach your child to learn in creative ways! Dr. Karyn Purvis explains.
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Daily Routines
by Jacqui Jackson
For the foster parent, the mundane, the monotonous, and the unsung moments are special ... and even sentimental.
Defining Attachment for Families
by Empowered to Connect
How do you define attachment in your family?
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Defining Success And Failure As a Foster Parent
by Jason Johnson
Give yourself some grace and redefine failure. You don't have to be perfect parents to be perfect foster parents.
Discipline: Getting to the Heart of the Matter
by Empowered to Connect
What is the heart of the matter for effective discipline? Michael and Amy Monroe share their journey of parenting to help you wrestle through common questions.
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Do I Have to Tell My Child That?
by Empowered to Connect
Your children need you to join them in their adoption story and help them discover who they are! Michael and Amy Monroe help you pinpoint what you need to share with your children.
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Easier Said Than Done
by Empowered to Connect
As we learn to love our children the way God loves us, let’s not forget that we have the privilege and opportunity to put our faith and commitment into practice each and every day.
Effective Ways to Deal with Sleep Issues
by Empowered to Connect
Dr. Karyn Purvis encourages you to meet the needs of your child to solve the problem of sleep disruption.
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Embracing Joy, Releasing Expectations
by Jacqui Jackson
Embracing joy is a good concept for parenting in general, but it is a critical aspect of parenting a child with special needs.