Posts by Jennifer Eckert, LICSW
Why Connecting to Others is Vital to our Health and Happiness
One of the most important areas of our lives is connecting to others. Without regular human connection we can feel loneliness, isolation, depression…
Read MoreMother’s Day
On Mother’s Day, adoptees and children in foster care think about not only their adoptive mothers, foster mothers or caregivers, but their birth mothers too
Read MoreFeelings Cards: A Great Tool For Kids and Families!
Having the right tools to express our selves is vital to healthy relationships. A great way to help children learn about feelings is to make Feelings Cards
Read MoreAdoption-Themed Books for Younger Children
Here are three adoption books for younger children that we feel are appropriate, thoughtful, and accurate.
Read MoreThe Adoptee and The Holidays
The holidays can get busy and stressful. However, this when your adopted child needs you most. The best gift is the gift of time. Take a walk, pick a game ..
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