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8 Warning Signs That Your Child Is Under Too Much Stress

Nightmares, trouble concentrating, anger issues, etc.; these can all be signs that your child is under too much stress. Be aware of these symptoms especially if you suspect anxiety is a problem. http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/social-emotional-skills/8-warning-signs-your-child-under-too-much-stress

The Execution of Consents

The process which allows Beacon House to place a child with approved adoptive parents is called an Execution of Consents. You may also here it called a termination of parental rights, a revocation, a surrender, relinquishment, etc. The agency will make the arrangements for the birth mother to sign the execution of consents at the […]

Is your Child Ready for Kindergarten?

Teachers say the top readiness skills for kindergarten are: Enthusiasm Toward Learning Solid Oral-Language Skills The Ability to Listen The Desire to Be Independent The Ability to Play Well with Others Strong Fine-Motor Skills Basic Letter and Number Recognition Enthusiasm Toward Learning Five teachers tell you what preschoolers really need for next year. http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/what-to-expect-grade/ready-kindergarte

Your Adoption Profile Book

As part of the adoption matching process, you will be asked to create a personal profile in the form of a Profile Book. This is the tool that is used to provide birthparents your information in a non-identifying way. The Profile Book is a picture book with snapshots, and important personal information about the adoptive […]

The Effects of Ballet Classes Schools Don’t Tell You

A parent once asked me, “Why do you spend so much money and time for your daughter’s ballet classes and rehearsals so that she goes on stage once a year?” This is what I answered: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/effects-ballet-classes-schools-dont-tell-you-mironova-evdokimova-

The 3 Types of Domestic Adoption

Open Adoption Involves sharing of identifying information between the Adoptive Parents & Birth Mother. It may include addresses, phone numbers, emails, surnames, Facebook, etc. In some cases, both parties have on-going communication throughout the child’s life. Closed Adoption Neither party shares any identifying information about themselves and do not communicate with each other, before or […]

To the Adopting Mom Who is About to Meet Her Child for the First Time

“Mama, you are about to embark on your own metamorphosis. The road ahead will not be easy. You already know that in your head. But you are about to actually experience the knowing in your heart and soul.” See more: http://bit.ly/2qJojIq

Books About Adoption

Provide stories for a range of ages, … emotional issues and questions from kids of preschool-early school age-high school graduation on the title page and moving back through his life … http://www.pbs.org/parents/adventures-in-learning/2014/11/books-adoption/

GRADUATION

Graduation- just the idea of it is enough to make a Mom grab a box of tissues. Whether it be from preschool, college, or anywhere in between, it is an important milestone in the life of your child. Graduation is both the beginning and the end. Or for us Mom’s, the beginning of the end. […]

Is College Right for Your Teen?

Some teens are ready to go away to school and hit the books. Others may need different options. https://www.adoptivefamilies.com/parenting/should-i-go-to-college/