Gladney Blog

Read the latest information about Gladney's China and Taiwan's adoption program in the March 2019 Gladney Newsletter.

Topics: China Adoption, Taiwan Adoption, China & Taiwan Newsletter

"Embracing the Heart, Mind, and Spirit of Transracial Adoption"

The reFRAMED Podcast team was thrilled to have Author & International Speaker On Transracial Adoption, Rhonda Roorda, as our special guest for Episode 3.

reFRAMED Host, Emily Morehead, along with coworker, Lindsay Garrett, talk with Rhonda about how children of color who are adopted by white families can honor their culture and embrace their culture.

Topics: Gladney University, Education, reFRAMED Podcast, Attachment, Transracial Adoption

We love us some precious kiddos who are rocking an extra 21st chromosome! How could we not fall in love with these little faces?

Topics: Down Syndrome, Superkids

The impact of giving

Whether you are a Gladney client or donor, we want to hear how those within the Gladney Community have changed your life! We are going to create a video to show the generational and community level impact of adoption and how every one of you plays a part.

Topics: Insider, Support, #iamgladney, #wearegladney, #makingadifferencetogether

As of 9/26/19:

We are so happy to learn that Draydon has found his forever family! However, there are still many children like Draydon still waiting for their families. Please contact Mary.Chapman@Gladney.org to learn more about adopting from Taiwan.

Topics: Superkids, Taiwan Adoption

Upgrade your Gladney Night at Six Flags evening with VIP tickets!

Enjoy all the fun of Six Flags with some cool VIP perks! 

Topics: Gladney Event, Gladney Family Association, Gladney Night At Six Flags

Last month we unveiled Part 1 of an intimate and exciting series that retells one family's recent adoption experiences. In this newsletter we share the next segment below. We would love to hear your thoughts and questions as you join along in this series. We look forward to next month's segment as well! Part 2 - Homeward Bound First night together. He is asleep. No tears whatsoever the entire day. Dinner was super easy. Bath time was a breeze. At bedtime he laid quietly on me for the half-hour it took him to fall asleep. I looked down at him and smiled, and he actually smiled back.

Topics: Superkids, China Adoption, Adoption Stories

As you are exploring adoption as an option for your family, we are sure that you have many questions. Once a month we ask Mike & Astra a question about their adoption experience.

Topics: Adoption Advice

One of the things that happens as a child advocate is that you fall in love with certain children. Remy is one of those. I met him several times back when superkids was visiting China frequently. He is cute and funny and quickly picks up on things even when you don't speak the same language. Act it out once or twice and Remy has got it!

Topics: Superkids, China

"Lean In"

On Episode 2 of the reFRAMED Podcast, our guest, Marshall Lyles, LPC-S, LMFT-S, RPT-S, EMDRIA Approved Consultant, had a wonderful conversation about mindful parenting and attachment. It's about taking a breath and being in the moment in order to have mindful awareness of what's needed for your child.

Topics: Gladney University, Education, reFRAMED Podcast, Attachment, Mindful Parenting