A Crafting Series By: Jill Stockburger Recently, I heard someone describe the current COVID-19 season as a period of ‘fluid loops.’ This
LOVE CONNECTORS : Scribble Chase
A Crafting Series By: Jill Stockburger “But you’re not being nice!” Scribble shouted, quite mad. “The fact that I’m different doesn’t make me so
LOVE CONNECTORS : Shake, Rattle, and Roll
A Crafting Series By: Jill Stockburger Beloved Mr. Rogers is often quoted as saying, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news,
LOVE CONNECTORS : Catch a Breath
A Crafting Series By: Jill Stockburger Each new day, during this season, brings with it the pendulum swing of being both a fluid time of
LOVE CONNECTORS : Origami Butterflies
A Crafting Series By: Jill Stockburger As social distancing settles, opportunities emerge for us to be closer to those within our homes while
Listening to My Body by Gabi Garcia
Listening to My Body is an engaging and interactive picture book that teaches children the practice of listening to and paying attention to their
Parenting is a Leadership Exercise
I was invited to speak at the Florida Foster and Adoptive Parent Association Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida in June. It is always a special
Don’t Create a Vacuum
There is a great parenting strategy I think we should all subscribe to; don’t remove a coping mechanism or survival strategy from a child unless you
Remembering Dr. Purvis
Today marks one year since Dr. Karyn Purvis went home to be with Jesus. It's hard to believe, and yet there is hardly a day that goes by that her
Establishing Healthy Boundaries
I recently presented at a conference for adoptive and foster parents. My assigned topic; Building Healthy Relationships and Boundaries with Your