Lighthouse Thoughts

Friendships, Social Skills, and Adoption

A number of adopted children struggle with Social Skills. You can help your child learn the basics of social interactions, schedule successful play dates, and support them in making and keeping friends. Potential causes of problems with peers: 1. “Lack of early secure attachments leading to more anxious/controlling behaviors in later relationships 2. Rough and […]

Sleep and Adopted Children

Are you ready for an afternoon nap? Are your little ones making you sleep deprived? Did you know many adopted children have sleep issues? You may notice from the very beginning that your child has a hard time going to sleep, or she may experience increasing difficulty in falling sleeping. Below is expert advice on sleep […]

Bonding with Baby

Bonding an attachment are a natural part of the parent /child relationship. The ordinary, daily necessary care that we give our baby facilitates this vital process. Bonding naturally occurs when consistently meeting your babies’ needs. By responding immediately to your baby when he is distressed, you build trust. Overtime, he will understand that you will […]

Disapproval Won’t Cure ADHD

As a parent of two kids with ADHD, I know first-hand what a struggle it can be. Whether it is the guilt they feel, not managing self-control, or routinely not completing task- to the frequent disapproval they receive from family, and peers, or general feelings of being different, one of my biggest concerns is what […]

Unplanned Pregnancy- How we can help

If you are experiencing an unplanned pregnancy, your options include parenting your child or making an adoption plan. Adoption can be an emotionally difficult journey, but it may be in the best interest for you and your child. At Beacon House we want to make sure that you have a clear understanding of adoption, that […]

5 Common Myths about Domestic Adoption

Myth- It takes years to complete a domestic adoption. Reality- The average time frame to complete a Domestic Adoption is 1-2 years. Myth- Women who place children for adoption, have abandoned their child, and do so, due to selfish reasons. Reality-Most Birthmother’s choose adoption because they want, what they believe, is the best thing for […]

Tips for Transracial Adoptive Families

Parenting a child can be challenging, adding the complex issues of race requires transracial adoptive families to have a greater understanding of diversity and culture. Transracial Adoptive Parents have to be prepared to deal with racial stereotypes and intrusive questions, and to teach their children how to navigate them. Tips for transracial adoptive families include: […]

Bullying

I recently had a discussion with a parent who blamed bullying on Helicopter Parenting. I disagree, I don’t think its Helicopter Parenting at all, if anything I tend to helicopter more because of the bullying one of my children has received. I think the primary issue is that kids are not taught core values: compassion, […]

Adoption Finance Coaching

The Adoption Finance Coaching System consists of on-demand webinars, personalized coaching as well as a Go Fund Me option specifically designed for the agency and their clients. Webinars include: How to Plan Your Special Event, How to Write a Grant for Your Adoption, Your Adoption Budget and Beyond, How to Tell Your Inspiring Story, and […]

Transracial Adoption

Some adoptive families will decide to adopt a child of the same racial background as themselves, while others will be open to, or choose to adopt a child of a different race or ethnicity. A Transracial adoption refers to the adoption of a child that is of a different race than the adoptive parents. These […]