Tag Archives: affection

Ten Ways to Show Them You Love Them

My daughter came up to me yesterday and as she is wont to do, she leaned against my arm and said “Mommy, I love you.” I hugged her and told her I loved her too. She tells me she loves me all the time, but yesterday she’d made a card to show her love. I surprised her this morning when she got up with a card that I’d made for her – it tickled her to no end that I’d made her a card. It’s a really simple thing to do – to say the words I love you – … Continue reading →

Appreciation Exercises – Challenge Yourself

Do you ever feel like you and your spouse are doing the same things, day in and day out? Do your I Love Yous feel perfunctory? Do your conversations seem to echo the same words? Do you feel like your missing something vital from the pairing and you aren’t sure where it is? Marriage can be very comfortable and there is nothing wrong with that. But marriage also offers you some great opportunities. One of the ways you can enhance your appreciation and admiration for each other is to challenge your spouse and yourself. For example, have you always wanted … Continue reading →

Helping a Traumatized Child Build A Sense of Security and Safety

Trauma creates fear and stress sensitivity in children. Even children adopted at birth, may be more anxious and fearful considering a babies possible prenatal exposure to substances, and other stresses their birthmother may have experienced. Regardless of the age a child is when placed for adoption our primary focus needs to be about building feelings of security and safety so our children learn to establish and build healthy attachments. These are just a few steps we can take to help our children develop a sense of security and feel safe. Establish a strong support system for occasional respite care, discussing … Continue reading →