I love getting a paid, luxurious massage as often as possible, but often I can’t spare the time or the money. Instead, make the most of your free moments by giving yourself a massage! , taken from “Time out for … Continue reading →

I’ve put together a list of children’s adoption books that I’ve come across – some have become our favorites, but some don’t apply, and some are scary or offensive. So, I’ve taken to previewing the books before we read them … Continue reading →

In ADOPTS, we learned a new way of setting limits. In fact, even the word “limits” is new – we used to say “rules” or “saying no” for such things. This new way is more challenging, but has a more … Continue reading →

We’ve been doing this a few months now, via ADOPTS, and we went through a real rough patch in the middle, in which Little Dude did not want to go to play therapy… and he made it known every time … Continue reading →

When you’re trying to revamp your relationship with a troubled child, it can seem like a real uphill battle. These rules of thumb are pertinent to filial therapy, but I think they’re pretty applicable to all parenting!

Who would have thought you could get so much fun out of a $1 bath pouf? I always get these for myself because I love how many bubbles come from so little soap – it appeals to my frugal side. … Continue reading →

Courtesy of my father-in-law: I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn’t work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it’s still … Continue reading →

As we wrap up our ADOPTS training, we have one final assignment: to write a letter to our child about the progress we’ve seen in him, and then read it to him at our last session. This has been a … Continue reading →

The sentences below are from a handout we received at ADOPTS training. The words were printed using huge font, and that’s all that was on the page. I can see that they are trying to emphasize the importance, but my … Continue reading →

The tools for filial therapy are toys – parents collect a “kit” of toys that are used only for the special play time. However, these aren’t just any toys. The toys for the filial play kit are carefully selected for … Continue reading →