One of the women in my playgroup today asked if I’ve ever heard of “Love and Logic.” I have to say that it was one of the many parenting classes that I took that actually helped me a lot. The book, Parenting with Love and Logic, teaching children responsibilities, by Jim Fay and Foster Cline, is only one of many books that are offered on this parenting style. I’ve read a few of them, and they are all great. The premise is that all actions have a consequence, and that as a parent, you don’t react to thechild's... more

When I first told my parents that we were about to start the process of becoming foster-hoping-to-adopt-parents, my Mom sent me the book, Another Place at the Table - a story of shattered childhoods redeemed by love - by Kathy Harrison.

The first time I read the book about four years ago, I thought, ‘What a Saint', having all those difficult kids and trying to give them a good home. I didn't understand how she could let go of some kids, attach to others, and allow potentially dangerous kids to come into her home.

Over the years, I've started to understand... more

I have written an e-book memoir about my journey to adopt via the foster care system.It is available for $4.95 on adoption.com's shop.

I'll be adding a review for it this coming week here and also I'll be reviewing other books. Stay tuned!