The  topic we're speaking on at this year's Tapestry Conference is Why does my childâs birth family really matter? It's a question that all foster and adoptive parents should consider. Let's be honest, it's a question that all parents should consider because it is central to who your child is and who they become. We cannot escape [...]
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Fostering Hope
We were recently asked to write about our family for Chatter at Irving Bible Church. Chatter is a monthly publication of the church that is available in print and online. The article was published today so we thought we'd share it here. Thank you for taking the time to read it. Foster care was never [...]
Connecting While Correcting
We had the opportunity to speak at Parenting @IBC last weekend. We really enjoyed our time with those who attended. Here is our presentation. We'll upload the audio when we get a copy. Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter
Can I try that again?
Don't you want a second chance when you mess up? I know I do. Let's try that again...I have always wanted a second chance every time I have messed up. It's in our nature to want a second chance that's why this get traction so fast. The way we give second chances in our home [...]
Do you have too many Rules?
One of the first things that your child learns is trust. Think about how that trust is established, they have needs and you meet those needs. Simple really. Here's an example; your baby is hungry (they have a need) and so you feed your baby (you meet their need). Our job as parents is to [...]
Kids and their Dads
I wish that I had a camera crew following me around capturing every moment of my life. There are so many conversations and moments that I don't want to fade from my memory. I want to see them over and over again just like they are happening for the very first time. I submit the [...]
Join us for Tapestry Conference 2013
We are honored to be presenting at the Tapestry Conference again this year. The theme for this yearâs conference is "Big Questions. Honest Answers. Real Hope." We have been asked to talk about the importance of birth families to foster and adoptive kids. Here is the summary of our session: Adopted and foster children share a deeply personal [...]
Mango Banana Pear Smoothie
We debated for a long time about whether or not to get a Vitamix. Â I knew to justify the cost I would need to use it a LOT. Â Well almost a year later and I use it almost every day. Â We've used it for many things like cooking hot soup, shredding cheese, and making cookie [...]
Is Trust Based Parenting for Every Child?
Watch as Dr. Karyn Purvis answers this question, and explains why each of our children needs the same things from their parents. This video was originally posted on Empowered to Connect.
I’ve Got Confidence
Confidence is an amazing thing because so much of life is confidence based. Even our economy has a confidence component to it because we have Consumer Confidence Index. You've all heard about the CCI. It measures the level of confidence we have in our economy. If confidence is high then we all spend more but [...]