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What Problems Do Parents of Russian Adoptees Face?

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Most of the world is justly horrified by the fact that Torry Hansen sent her adopted Russian son back to Russia. I admit I don’t know how I would respond if my child threatened to kill me. But as I said in my blog on Wrongful Adoption lawsuits, once an adoption is final, the parent-child relationship is final. If my biological child suffers brain trauma and becomes a danger to others, he may have to live in a residential treatment center, but I would still visit him, try to assist in his healing process, contribute financially to him as much … Continue reading →

Visiting Teaching: The Family is Central to the Creator’s Plan

Our Visiting Teaching message for the month of February as found in the Ensign is entitled, “The Family is Central to the Creator’s Plan.” Robert D. Hales tells us that we learn about families from our own heavenly parents. We desire to become like our Heavenly Father, and so we strive to do the things He has done, and He is truly a Father. We have had the family unit since the beginning of time. Adam and Eve were married, but not just married—they were also sealed. Because of the keys that have been restored, we too have that opportunity. … Continue reading →

Answer: Sweaty Pumpkins and Sandy Kids

Question: What do you get when you take a family trip to the pumpkin patch on a sunny and muggy 88-degree day? No, we weren’t in Hawaii visiting my parents. (F.Y.I. There is only one pumpkin patch in the entire state of Hawaii and it’s not located on the island my parents reside.) We were picking pumpkins in Wisconsin. You know, the place where temps this time of year hover around 50 degrees. It was a record breaking warm day and a picking adventure I won’t soon forget. (Sound familiar?) Rather than regal you with a litany of anecdotes about … Continue reading →

Setting Boundaries in the Face of Opposition

It would be fantastic if parenting came with absolute support and encouragement, wouldn’t it? And wouldn’t it be wonderful if our children took direction and guidance with a big, hearty “thank you” instead of the inevitable balking, resentment, and resistance that seems to be more the norm? Many of us feel rather secure with our limit-setting and establishing of boundaries “on paper”–but it can be harder to stick to our guns in the line of fire… Setting limits and boundaries with our children is important–we know this–but it becomes tough when our kids are pushing back, family members and friends … Continue reading →

The West Wing – Season 1

The West Wing is available on DVD for seasons 1 – 5. Each season contains about 22 episodes and spans about a year in the life of the administration. Time is fluid in The West Wing universe. The first season actually opens in the second year of the administration. Viewers are introduced to the main characters: President Josiah Bartlett First Lady Abigail Bartlett President’s Personal Secretary Mrs. Landingham Chief of Staff Leo McGarry Deputy Chief of Staff Joshua Lyman Senior Assistant Donna Moss Director of Communications Toby Ziegler Deputy Director of Communications Sam Seaborn Press Secretary CJ Cregg Reporter Danny … Continue reading →

Social Issues That Trouble Today’s Teens

Social issues are problems that affect large groups of people and can affect how well a society functions, Verywell Family reported. Teens can face social problems just like adults can. They may even be more susceptible to these challenges because their brains are still developing and their bodies are changing quickly. Social issues and what we might think of a “teenage problems” can affect emotional and physical health. Depression According to the National Instituted of Mental Health (NIMH), an estimated 4.1 million adolescents in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in 2020. That means 17% of … Continue reading →

U.S. Surgeon General Address Youth Mental Health Crisis

United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a new advisory to highlight the urgent need to address the nation’s youth mental health crisis. The Surgeon General pointed out that before the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health challenges were the leading cause of disability and poor life outcomes in young people, with up to 1 in 5 children ages 3 to 17 in the U.S. having a mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral disorder.  According to the Surgeon General, the pandemic added to the pre-existing challenges that America’s youth faced. It disrupted the lives of children and adolescents, such as in-person schooling, … Continue reading →

Study: Women Consider Leaving Workplace Due to COVID-19

A study was released by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org that showed that in corporate America, 1 in 4 women are now considering leaving the workforce or downshifting their careers due to COVID-19. The report is based on data and insights from 317 companies employing more than 12 million people, along with survey responses from more than 40,000 individual employees. It urges companies to act immediately to avert this potential crisis and includes recommendations for addressing the feelings of burnout and being “always on” for work that many employees are grappling with right now. According to the study, working mothers … Continue reading →

From Public to Home School

Many families are making the decision to remove their children from the public school system to homeschool. The reasons vary among these families but the challenges they face are similar. The transition is often a reaction to something that occurred in the system like bullying or an issue with a teacher or the school wanting to put a child on medication. For some the decision was not dramatic but something the parents kicked around for awhile and decided would be best for their family. Sometimes the reasons bring about challenges within homeschooling but more often than not it is a … Continue reading →

Study Reveals Kids With Special Needs Struggle in School

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At first glance, this study seems to reveal information that parents who have children with special needs probably already knew. Children who have special needs that relate to medical, emotional, or behavioral issues typically have difficulties at school. The interesting part of the study shows more about how those issues cause problems, and where these problems appear. A study was lead by Dr. Christopher B. Forrest, who is a professor of pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. His team of researchers tracked the progress of over 1,450 students who were in the fourth through sixth grades. These children were from … Continue reading →