As a second mom, whether you’ve adopted or stepped into the role of motherhood, you know the heart and effort you pour into nurturing your child or teen.
You meticulously plan, pray over your strategies, and practice every form of parenting wisdom you’ve found.
You strive to be beneficial without triggering, functional without causing division, and helpful without being invasive.
Yet, despite these fervent efforts…
You meticulously plan, pray over your strategies, and practice every form of parenting wisdom you’ve found.
You strive to be beneficial without triggering, functional without causing division, and helpful without being invasive.
Yet, despite these fervent efforts…
…there are days when everything seems to fall apart
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As a Christian adoptive mother, you’ve embraced a unique calling. Many of us are blending our families made up of both biological kids and adopted kiddos. Or more than one adopted child.
It’s not uncommon to face intense dysfunctional behaviors and patterns that can leave you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the best path forward.
As a fellow Christian adoptive mom, I understand the non-traditional path we're on. Bringing together a blended adoptive family is an incredible and meaningful journey, filled with love and God's purpose. But, let's be real—it also presents its own set of challenges beyond the run-of-the-mill variety. Behaviors and patterns you (or those around you) never expected or encountered before can feel daunting, leaving you unsure about the right steps to take
As we gather together in our shared journey of parenting teens with significant early childhood trauma histories, it's essential to pause and reflect on the complex behaviors we face daily. I've been thinking about the historical roles of children and how they might offer us insights into better supporting our young ones today.
In times past, by the age of 15, 16, or 17, young people were often thrust into adult roles, shouldering responsibilities that mirrored those of grown-ups. They worked hard, contributing to their households or finding their place in the world independently. This was the expectation, and it channeled their youthful energy and drive into productive endeavors.
