by beanstalk | Nov 6, 2017 | Adoption, Blog
“God’s plans will always be greater and more beautiful than all your disappointments.” This is only one of the thousands of inspirational quotes pinned to my Pinterest board leading up to and during the adoption process. It may have seemed silly and...
by beanstalk | Oct 30, 2017 | Adoption, Blog, foster care
Amazing Grace Ten tiny fingers and ten tiny toes. Perfect little ears, and the cutest button nose. I hold you while you’re sleeping, swaying side to side. Wondering what you’re dreaming, behind those big blue eyes. What are you remembering? Who is it that...
by beanstalk | Oct 23, 2017 | Blog
Do you struggle to find happiness in your life? If so, there are ways to increase your happiness. Try one (or all) of these easy, yet impactful practices the next time you are struggling to see the positives in your life: Keep a gratitude journal. There are a few...
by beanstalk | Oct 16, 2017 | Blog, Counseling
Have you seen the greeting card that quotes Oscar Wilde declaring: Be yourself: everyone else is taken? How is it that something that sounds so obvious can actually be difficult and confusing? First of all, “being yourself” requires self-awareness. One...
by beanstalk | Oct 9, 2017 | Blog, Counseling, Parenting
Knowing the difference between bullying and conflict can help you detect whether or not your child is being bullied. Conflict is a part of everyday life. Learning to handle conflict is an important social skill for children to have. Bullying is not a normal part of...
