Parenting
We trust that you’ll learn about a way of parenting that reflects Jesus’ heart for us all through the resources we offer. Our hope is that you will be encouraged that each member of your family is uniquely built in God’s image and that each relationship provides a potent opportunity to confirm God’s redemptive stance with each parent and child.
This list of community resources for adoptive families is updated regularly. If you have a resource you'd recommend adding to the list, please email Lydia.
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Parent coaching is offered by Lydia, Connected Families Certified Parent Coach and TBRI Practitioner. Parent Coaching is tailored to the needs of each family, but generally consists of 5 sessions and includes a workbook to reference at home. Sessions can take place in person at the farm or online. We encourage both parents to attend whenever possible!
Parent coaching is different from counseling or other services you may have experienced.
As a coach, Lydia draws from the following:
God’s Word: the healing and wisdom we most need for our families is found only in Jesus!
The Connected Families Framework: a simple, Biblical framework for parenting that has been life-changing for thousands of families. Learn more.
Attachment and Trauma Principles: while the Connected Families Framework is trauma informed, Lydia brings additional insights as a Trust Based Relational Intervention practitioner.
YOU! You are the expert on your child and family. Lydia can support you in stepping into your God-given influence and leading your family with grace!
How to get the most out of Parent Coaching:
The coaching workbook is designed to be a guide for your sessions. We likely won’t discuss everything in it, but it is packed with great information. We will discuss the material in the workbook that corresponds to each session and work together to identify key action steps for the time between sessions.
Your reminder emails for subsequent sessions will include a link to fill out the Session Prep form prior to your next coaching session.
You will likely get out of coaching whatever you follow through with and put into practice between sessions. Pay attention to the last page of each session and review what was discussed.
**Lydia has flexibility to schedule coaching around your child’s art or equine sessions, if you don’t see a time that works for you, please email her directly to schedule**
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If your 2-12 yr old child’s big emotions, intense reactions, or challenging behaviors leave you feeling overwhelmed or unsure, this course is for you! Kids from hard places often have sensitive and/or intense nervous systems - this is a God-given protective quality of their incredible brain! But it can be really hard for your child to switch from protection and control, to trust, connection, and growth. This course is rich in neuroscience, scripture, and practical strategies to help you lead and connect with confidence. Watch an introduction here:
*Note* Parent coaching is a great prequel or sequel to this course! Familiarity with the Connected Families Framework is helpful, but not necessary.
This course includes:
Short weekly videos to watch on your own time
A weekly online session to process and discuss with fellow adoptive parents, facilitated by Lydia
Tools and resources, including attachment-strengthening and skill-building activities to do with your kids
This group will meet online from noon-1pm on Wednesdays for 8 weeks, starting February 25th. Both parents are encouraged to participate and can join the link from separate locations if desired.
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Let us help you find some time and space to get away with one of your children at the farmhouse! This opportunity is for one or both parents and one child (adopted or a sibling). We’ll prepare some activities for you to connect and find joy together. Available weekdays between 10am-4pm. Use the button above to request a parent/child bonding day.
