by David Michael Barnett | Feb 8, 2019 | adoption, family, Family Bookstore, foster care, life coaching
1.Spend time together; 2. Appreciate one another; 3. Maintain resilient and strong coping skills during difficult times; 4. Live by a defined set of family values and convictions; 5. Effective communication within the family 6. Commitment to the family For more...
by David Michael Barnett | Jun 6, 2016 | adoption, Family Bookstore, Uncategorized
As someone who has read a plethora of adoption blogs, books, and magazine articles, and as an older child adoptee, I find it very interesting what adoptive parents write about. Usually they begin by sharing with the reader about their own journey of wanting another...
by David Michael Barnett | Apr 26, 2016 | adoption, family, Family Bookstore, life coaching
“Your mind is like a parachute; it only works when it is open.” ― Anthony J. D’Angelo The second letter of the acronym CORE is – open. Open refers to being open-mind about new information or possibly old information that you have dismissed. The term...
by David Michael Barnett | Apr 25, 2016 | adoption, family, Family Bookstore
Dr. Karyn Purvis Obituary Attending the Celebration of Life service for Dr. Karyn Purvis was indeed sad, it was also a celebration of her remarkable life – I am so thankful I was able to attend. Read her obituary and you will understand why I felt the need to...
by David Michael Barnett | Apr 18, 2016 | adoption, family, Family Bookstore, life coaching
Adoption can be one of the most beautiful acts of kindness one human being can do for another. The adoptive parent / child relationship can become seamless. However, it can also be a tragedy. For an adoptive parent who is not prepared, it can be a nightmare, and...
