More Reassuring Books for Adopted Children

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Pam Connell

Some time ago I published a blog on Reassuring Your Adopted Child. This blog shares some more books with reassuring messages for adopted children—and for all children. Max Lucado, author of spiritual books for both adults and children, has two books which I believe will be helpful. The first book is Just in Case You Ever Wonder. The illustrations by Toni Goffe begin with a young infant, but the text could be for either birth or adoption: “The same hands that made the stars made you.” “God made you like no one else.” “And since you were so special , … Continue reading →

What To Do With Leftover Foreign Currency

Posted on April 23, 2006 by Michele Cheplic

Whenever my parents come back from a trip abroad they send my daughter their leftover change. I usually let her look at it for a bit then throw it in the “junk drawer” where it will sit until the next time we move. If you are like my parents, no matter how hard you try, inevitably you end up leaving a foreign country with leftover change. Most money exchangers only accept paper money, plus you lose money every time you exchange it due to commissions and the rate spreads. And who can really figure out the trick of exchanging EXACTLY … Continue reading →