Author: Jamie
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When Mom Struggles with Bonding in Adoption
In adoption circles, “attachment” is a big buzz-word. A diagnosis of RAD (reactive attachment disorder) tends to be the exception rather than the rule, but many adopted children have some difficulty bonding with their new parents. This is easy to understand if you think about it: children growing up in foster homes or orphanages, or…
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Adventures in DIY (while homeschooling)
I said we’d be starting to work into a schedule this week. I lied. Not on purpose, of course, but our DIY projects took longer than anticipated so I’m letting the unschooling happen and foregoing out any sort of more structured schedule until next week. So for now, let’s talk about the home improvement happening…
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Shepherds, superheros, & elephants {oh my!}
Happy new year! I made good use of my “quiet” holiday season, on hiatus from social media and on break from many of our usual activities. I reorganized my closet (again!); made some homemade gifts, plus Christmas stockings and a rag wreath; read books; spent time with my mom, had lunch with my longest-time friend, and…
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Merry Christmas {+ Top Posts of 2013}
I wanted to take just a moment to wish you a joyous Christmas and a blessed New Year, and to say THANK YOU for reading. Time is precious, and I appreciate the fact that you choose to give me some of your valuable time by reading here; it’s not something I take lightly. Merry Christmas…
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How to Stay Friends with your Husband
My parents were married nearly 25 years before they divorced. As is almost always the case, there were many factors at play in their divorce, but I believe the biggest factor is that they’d grown apart. It’s normal for people to grow and change over the years, but it takes intentional effort to grow together….