Ohmygosh, I know I have been at the grind writing for “everyone else” and neglecting my own blog, but take a breath because it’s going to be okay. It’s going to be great, actually.
Author: AdoptionToLife
An adoptive mother of a curious kiddo, full of spirit and sass, tells her tales of homeschooling, fostering, and raising children with special needs.
As I toddle through the book publishing venture, I’ve let a few chapter leaks out to the medical/mental health and social services industry. Morgan C. says “This book is going to be helpful for foster and adoptive parents, those working in behavioral health, and almost anyone with an interest in family development.”
Reader Reviews are coming in! “Janelle’s connection to people with special needs children and those with foster/adoption stories is fabulous. She knows how to speak to and IMPACT families for the better!!” – D. Gill Cross
“In Fostering Love: How One Little Boy Changed everything, Janelle Molony shines a spotlight on the reality and heartaches that often come with foster parenting and adoption. The painful, yet miraculous story will leave you full of hope, joy, empathy and compassion.” – Leisa Knudsen
Pills without a plan… is not a plan. The best plan for us and for our child is to equip him with the tools to handle and overcome challenges. That meant heavy-duty structure, not medication.
PTSD can manifest in many ways, one being nightmares. For my foster son, it seems he suffered from reliving the same scenario repeatedly. Here’s what we experienced and a few solutions we tried. Focus on the healing, love them as-is, and stay present, even when they don’t.
There were no lights in the closet. He thought spiders were crawling on him. The door was always locked. Still, he always checked it …just in case.
Judge calls adoption memoir “realism gold.” Scoring 5 out of 5 in every category, Janelle Molony’s memoir shines bright this holiday season.
Prior to living with us, he had been in 7 different “families.” No wonder it took so long to get to know him! A sense of self is patterned after those we are around and identify with. I’m so glad he chose to identify with us!
For only having started this venture only a few months ago, I’m overwhelmingly flattered by the support of my readers. ay I’m sending out a great, big THANK YOU