Lighthouse Thoughts

When is professional help necessary for your baby?

“If you are concerned about your baby’s physical or emotional development, see a developmental pediatrician or other knowledgeable therapist.” Adoptive Families has published the following “signs that you should seek guidance” for your baby if he or she is/has: Overly independent or overly compliant; lack of eye contact Comprehension but no language development Delayed crawling […]

A Birth Parent Question-Who are Adoptive Parents?

Adoptive parents can be anyone who wants to adopt a child. While most adoptive parents are married couples, who cannot have a biological child, they may also include families that experience secondary infertility, previously had a difficult pregnancy or decide they want to expand their family via adoption. Additionally, more single women are choosing adoption. […]

Your Newborn Baby

Bonding with baby, newborn sleep, feedings, diaper rash and more. “No matter how well you’ve prepared, you’re bound to be surprised as you learn about your new baby” 8 Questions About Your Newborn Baby’s First Week http://www.webmd.com/parenting/treat-diaper-rash-16/newborn-first-week

Bonding with Baby at Each Developmental Stage

A look at “ how adopting parents can enhance attachment at each developmental stage from the first, precious moments of infancy through the walking, talking days of toddlerhood.” From our friends at Adoptive Families: http://bit.ly/20uLS3p

Goal Setting and Adoption

To quantify what you wish to achieve, it may help to set some goals for your adoption. In setting goals, be specific: explicitly set forth; definite. Make sure that you are clear and detailed in all communication. Each component should be particularly fitted to a use or purpose. It should be limited, distinctive, or unique. […]

The Coolest Stroller Ever!

The Award winning smarTrikes are designed for babies from 6 months and up. This stroller converts to more practical options as your baby grows. It provides safety and comfort with an adjustable seat that reclines allowing baby to nap. The multi-position adjustable handle makes it easy for drivers to steer. When you release the clutch, […]

The Vestibular System and Your Child’s Behavior

The vestibular system, often the least discussed of the senses, is responsible for the sense of balance and movement. “Every child has a different thresh-hold or limit of what their vestibular system can handle.” “Information from the eyes, ears, and vestibular system (balance & movement) combine to give an awareness of yourself in relation to […]

Are you Considering placing your child for adoption?

While Adoption has many benefits for you and your child, making an adoption plan for your child is not an easy choice. It is not a decision to be entered, into lightly. It requires time and understanding your options. Deciding what to do about your pregnancy is one of the most important decisions you will […]

The “I’m Bored” Generation

Here’s Why Our Kids NEED To Be Unplugged AND Restarted Kid’s are plugged in 24/7. They need to “unplug regularly, embrace boredom and discover” themselves. They need to learn how to cope relax and with downtime and boredom. They need to develop life skills that do not require the use of “headphones or a remote […]

Social Media and Fundraising Campaigns

Our Adoption Finance team will be presenting a workshop for Beacon House Parents in Progress on May 22, 7:00 pm CST, 8pm EST. “Coach Brandi Palmer will be looking at Social Media and Fundraising Campaigns. The world of social media is also very complex, Brandi will help us understand how to use these tools to make the most of […]