Tales From Our House

Our adoption journey has given me the privilege of meeting and speaking with many parents. Due to our unique circumstances, it is often th...

We have many boundaries in place for Joseph. These boundaries keep him safe, help him thrive in a confusing world and if I am honest, th...

Many people with FASD can, "Talk the talk, but cannot walk the walk."  For instance, let's say I tell Joseph he may play in...

 Incessant talking - yammering - excessive verbiage If you have a child with FASD, chances are you are very familiar with these terms. Ma...

I am continually amazed at the many techniques God uses to show me truths as well as encourage me. Our children always seems to be dealin...

What do you do when everyone in the family triggers everyone else? Do we all need intensive therapy or do we just need a break from ch...

Our family has gone through some tough times over the past years and naturally there are times when we struggle with bitterness, frustr...

    A long time ago when my children were babies (I know it wasn't that long ago but it seems that way sometimes) I used to yearn for a...

In a social context,  trust  has several connotations.  Definitions of trust  typically refer to a situation characterized by the following...

       We have revamped Josephs school schedule which means he spends more time at home. It also means my two youngest have more time to ar...

Our house hasn't been the most pleasant place to be this past week. Simple request's such as, "Please set the table," hav...