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Fall 2023
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The seven core issues of adoption (continued): Exploring control and shame
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Summer 2023
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The seven core issues of adoption (continued): Exploring intimacy and identity
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Spring 2023
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The seven core issues of adoption: exploring loss and rejection
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Fall 2022
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After a child's meltdown: four tips to make sense of what just happened
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Winter 2022
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Finding Your New Normal After Adoption: Seven Tips to Strengthen Your Family and Reduce Stress After a New Adoption
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Fall 2021
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6 tips to build your open relationships after foster care adoption
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Summer 2021
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Why We Talk About Race; Medical Subsidy Program Updates
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Spring 2020
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Connecting with Teens; Disability Network of Michigan; Practical Ways to Build Connection with Your Teenager
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Winter 2020
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Identity; Who Am I?; Monthly Adoptive Parent Support Groups
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Fall 2019
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Why is Transition so Hard; Navigating Tough Transitions; Michigan Alliance for Families
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Summer 2019
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Trauma-Informed Parenting; Trauma-Based Parenting 101; Tips for Being a Fabulous Trauma-Informed Parent
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Spring 2019
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Thriving Families of Adoption; Fun Date Night Ideas with your Spouse/Children; Medical Subsidy Funds Available for Specialized Treatment Summer Camps
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Winter 2019
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Talking Trauma; Resources and Books; Conversation Starters: Kids Movies with Adoption Themes
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Fall 2018
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Fuel for the Body & Soul; Food for Thought from the Food Doctor; Resources & Books
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Summer 2018
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Planning Forward: Navigating Birth Family Contact; Safety Planning for Birth Parent Contact; Resources; Adoptive Youth and Social Media: Tips for Adoptive Parents
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Spring 2018
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Crossing Cultures, Healing Hearts; A Place to Belong; Helpful Tidbits for the Year Ahead; Fun and Inexpensive Spring Break Ideas
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Winter 2018
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Happy Endings and New Beginnings; What Does the Post Adoption Resource Center Do; Helpful Tidbits for the Year Ahead; Reflections of the Past Year
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Fall 2017
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Rebuilding Air Traffic Control; Age-appropriate Activities to Strengthen Executive Function; Helping our Children Land the Plane (Teaching Self-Regulation); Maranatha Retreat Blurb; Back to School TIps
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Summer 2017
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School's Out; Sensory Integration Activities; Honoring Summer Senses; No Cost & Low Cost Family Friendly Summer Fun
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Winter 2018
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Great Holiday Expectations; Keeping Cabin Fever Away; Building A Bond; How Was Your Holiday?
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Spring 2017
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Preparing the Launch Pad: The Reality of Transition; Resource Spotlight: Michigan Career Technical Institute; Ready for Lift-Off: Facing the Transitioning Challenge
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Fall 2016
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Fall Into Self-Care; Fall Fun Craft Idea; Squeezing In Time For Yourself Before You Get Squished; Our Favorite Self-Care Tips
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Summer 2016
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Don't Let This Become Just Another Hazy, Lazy Summer; Make Science Hit Home This Summer; No Cost & Low Cost Family Fun in Michigan; If You Don't Use It, You Lose It
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Spring 2016
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Adoption: A Different Kind of Miracle; Have A Pure Michigan Spring Break; Living Adoption: Talking To Your Child About Adoption
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Winter 2015
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Happy Holidays; Beating The Winter Blues; Building A Bond; Don't Just Have A Happy Holiday, Make It One!
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