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Navigating Halloween Triggers and Creating Inclusive Celebrations
A trauma-informed guide to the parts of Halloween that tend to overwhelm children with adoption and foster care histories, and how to design a celebration your whole family can actually enjoy.
September Message From Helene: Changing the Pattern: When Parenting Growth Begins With Us
Our September message from Helene with highlights for all the parent looking to change into healthier habits.
Establishing Homework Routines That Work for Adoptive Families
A trauma-informed approach to building an after-school homework routine that supports regulation first, protects your relationship with your child, and still gets the work done.
Communicating with School Counselors About Trauma-Informed Support
A practical guide for adoptive and foster parents on building a working relationship with school counselors, sharing only what serves your child, and asking for trauma-informed support in language schools can act on.
The Intersection of Adoption and Learning Differences
A practical, trauma-informed look at how learning differences and adoption histories intersect, and what adoptive and foster parents can do to support a child who is working harder than anyone realizes.
Creating Fall Traditions That Honor Your Child's History
How adoptive and foster families can build fall traditions that honor a child's full history and strengthen their sense of belonging.
August Message From Helene: The Healing Presence of Grandparents
Our August message from Helene with highlights for all the wonderful grandparents out there.
Late Summer Activities That Ease Into Fall Routines
Gentle late-summer activities that help children who struggle with change move smoothly from summer freedom into fall structure.
Building Independence While Maintaining Connection
How adoptive and foster parents can nurture healthy independence while keeping the secure connection every child needs to thrive.
The Role of Predictability in Reducing Back-to-School Anxiety
How predictable routines and rituals help children who have experienced adversity feel safe and calm as they head back to school.
Transitioning to a New School Year: Communication with Teachers About Adoption
A practical guide to communicating with teachers about your adopted child's needs, with scripts, conversation starters, and boundaries to consider.
Understanding the Window of Tolerance for Adoptive Families
An accessible introduction to the window of tolerance concept and how adoptive families can use it to support regulation, connection, and healing.
Creating Photo Legacy Projects with Your Adopted Child
A guide to creating meaningful photo legacy projects that help adopted children process their stories, build identity, and feel rooted in family.
The Impact of Loss and Grief on Summer Celebrations
A trauma-informed look at why summer holidays often surface unspoken grief in adopted children, and how families can hold space for both joy and loss.
Managing Sensory Overload During Summer Activities
This post explains why adopted children are often more vulnerable to sensory overload during the summer months and offers actionable strategies for planning and responding effectively.
Building Executive Function Skills in Adopted Children
This post explains how early trauma affects executive function development in adopted children and offers practical home-based strategies for building planning, focus, and self-regulation skills.
Is Your Adopted Child Ready for Summer Camp?
This post guides adoptive parents through evaluating summer camp options with trauma-informed considerations that protect attachment and reduce the risk of setbacks.
LGBTQ+ Pride Month: Supporting Identity Exploration in Adoptive Families
A thoughtful look at LGBTQ+ mental health during Pride Month, including community stressors, affirming care, and practical ways to support wellness year-round.
Celebrating Male Caregivers in the Adoption Journey this Father's Day
A celebration of the adoptive fathers, foster dads, uncles, and grandfathers who shape adopted children's lives in lasting ways.