There are many stories of adoption that can be inspiring to a new parent. Growing Grace is one such story. This book tells the story Maci's adoption family and her birth mom. A series of events occurred after the family adopted a special needs baby. Following the adoption, the family decided that they would become foster parents to provide care for the special needs baby.
Growing Grace
Growing Grace is a collection stories about adoption written by the biological mother. These stories focus on the joys and challenges of becoming a parent, as well as the connection between the biological mother and her child. They are meant to raise questions and open up the conversation about adoption.
Adoption professionals who have been through the process themselves write these stories. These experts offer insight and perspectives that are rooted in biblical wisdom. In addition, their heart for people shows through in their writing. They tell stories of God's blessings on their families, and how they have learned to accept their new family connection. They also discuss the loss and grief. These stories provide insight on how to move forward, celebrate the birth parents and the child's relationship to the family.
Maci's tale
Maci was a troubled girl, and she spent the first four year of her life in a group facility. She was two years when her father died of an overdose on drugs and her mother developed a heroin addiction. She was only 10 years old when she died. Maci suffered from chronic ear infections, lost her hearing and was also abused by her father. She slept on the couch as her bedroom was too small.
Maci, despite her physical limitations, is a happy child. Maci has limited arm and left hand use. This means she won't be able to sustain herself as well with her left arm. Taylor McKinney was her biological mother and Darin, her adoptive dad, were both former law enforcement officers. They recently opened Vero Beach's first restaurant. Lisa Jones, Lisa's biological mother had just begun a new job. The child was being raised now by a boyfriend.
Adoptive family for Maci
Taylor McKinney (18 now) and Maci Kean (18 now) are considering adding another member to their family. Although they already have three children, a fourth child would be a significant change in the dynamics of the family. Maci has expressed an openness to the idea of adoption.
Taylor and Maci have two biological kids and a son. Maci previously talked to Us Weekly about plans to adopt another child. McKinney also shared her thoughts about adopting.
Maci's birth mother
Maci's story of adoption and her birth mom is heartbreaking. Her father, who was abusive, died when she was two years old. Her mother, who had suffered from addiction, passed away at the age of 10. She had ear infections at three years of age and lost her hearing. She once took off her hearing aids to drown out the voice of her abuser. She never had a bedroom and spent most of her time on the couch. Ultimately, she was adopted by a loving family.
Maci was two years old when she was adopted by an Indian River County sheriff's deputy. After the birth of her child, Maci's biological mother had abandoned her child to Stevie Wallace. Maci's parents had no idea that she had been abused, and the couple adopted her as a result.
FAQ
How can I stop my son or daughter from bullying others.
Bullying affects many young people.
Some children bully each other because they feel anxious. Others bully because they like watching someone else suffer.
Most bullies don't know the consequences they cause. They believe they're doing nothing wrong.
It is therefore crucial to find ways to combat bullying in schools.
Here are some ideas:
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Teach students the different types of bullying. Explain that there are positive and negative forms of bullying.
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Talk with your child about bullying. Tell your child that you don’t like it when he/she picks on other people.
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Encourage empathy in your child. Encourage your child's empathy.
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Make sure your child is able to defend themselves.
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Be consistent. If you tell your child to not touch another student, be consistent.
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Pay attention to your child's progress at school.
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If your child is bullied, let teachers know.
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Use gentle language with your child. Instead, be kind and gentle with your child.
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Set clear boundaries. Your child should be able to clearly communicate with you where he/she stands.
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Your child deserves your support.
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As a family, work together. Parents and siblings can support each other to maintain peace.
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Use rewards and punishments wisely. Rewards work well for good grades and chores. For misbehavior, punishments work well.
How can I tell my child if he or she needs more discipline?
Different developmental stages may require different amounts or discipline.
If your child is very young (under about two years old), then he/she may benefit from being spanked occasionally.
Your child may require more structure and guidance if he/she is older.
Before you make any significant changes to your parenting style, you should talk with your doctor about changes in your child’s behavior.
What parenting style is the most popular in America today?
The traditional family structure is no longer as popular as 50 years ago. This is because families are changing. Parents have become less involved in raising children. They want to spend time on themselves instead of spending time with their kids. This is helicopter parenting. It's when parents hover over their kids 24/7. They are there to supervise them at all costs. They ensure they eat right, exercise, sleep at night, etc. This kind of parenting can cause stress for both parents and children. Children feel that they are missing out on childhood experiences and parents feel guilty if they don't have them around all the time.
This parenting style doesn't teach children how to take good care of themselves. This type of parenting makes them dependent on adults for everything. Instead of teaching independence parents are teaching dependence. Children learn that success requires adult help. Children learn that if they fail, they can blame themselves.
This makes children feel inadequate and worthless. They think they are failures, because they didn’t live up the expectations. They lack self-confidence because they were not taught how to handle failure.
Another reason why this type of parenting isn't so popular anymore is that there are fewer two-parent households. If both parents work, it can be difficult for them to be available for their children. Many parents find themselves raising their children alone.
Today, parents want happy and healthy children. They don't want to worry about their kids getting enough sleep, eating well, or exercising. They want to live their own lives. They also hire tutors, nannies, or other caregivers to care for their children.
They don't want to micromanage every aspect of their child's life. They don’t want them to make mistakes and think they can do it all the time. They want their kids to learn from mistakes and attempt again.
How do you raise a happy teenager?
The best way to raise a good teenager is first by raising a good parent. So that they don't grow dependent on you, you must be able set limits for them.
You also need to teach them how to manage their own time wisely. They must learn how to budget their money. They must learn to distinguish between right and wrong.
If you are not willing to discipline them when needed, you will end up raising an unruly child who may grow into a delinquent adult.
Teach your children responsibility. Assign them tasks such as cleaning up after the family, taking out trash and helping around the house.
Show them how to respect themselves. They will learn how to dress appropriately, respect others, and communicate respectfully.
Give them the chance to make choices. Let them choose the college that they will attend. Let them choose whether or not they want to marry.
Help them understand the importance of education. It is very important for them to finish high school before deciding on a career path.
Be supportive. Listen to their concerns and problems. You should not offer advice unless you are asked.
Allow them to fail. Recognize and accept your mistakes. Encourage them and to keep trying again.
Have fun. Enjoy living with them.
Statistics
- Students from authoritative families were likelier to say that their parents–not their peers–would influence their decisions (Bednar and Fisher 2003). (parentingscience.com)
- Dr. Phil says, “Children should be able to predict with absolute certainty, what will happen as a result of their behavior, 100% of the time.” (parenting.kars4kids.org)
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How To
How to raise your baby
Baby need love, care, affection, understanding and patience. These are essential needs of a mother. She provides shelter, food, protection, education, and medical care. These things may come naturally when she is raising a newborn baby. These are important for any baby.
All babies require love. However, some babies require more love than others. You have to give your baby what he needs in order for him to grow up happy, healthy and well-adjusted.
You should always follow the advice of doctors who know how to take care of children. It will be a great gift for your child to do this.