Thanksgiving and Grief in Foster & Adoptive Children

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Thanksgiving and Grief in Foster & Adoptive Children By Sarah Earles, MS, LPC, NCC | september 4, 2026 Back to Blog “Name three things you’re grateful for.” It’s an age-old tradition around the Thanksgiving table. Thanksgiving is not always a happy holiday, though. It is often a reminder of loss: loss of family, loss of … Read more

Preparing for the Holidays: Self-Care for Parents

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Preparing for the Holidays: Self-Care for Parents By Sarah Earles, MS, LPC, NCC | september 4, 2026 Back to Blog Parents, are you planning for the holidays? Preparing your menus, sending out invites, making your gift lists, and checking them twice? Great! Planning is a great way to make sure that everything gets done this … Read more

How Gratitude Helps in Hard Times

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How Gratitude Helps in Hard Times By Sarah Earles, MS, LPC, NCC | October 03, 2025 Back to Blog Going through hard times and giving thanks are not mutually exclusive, as some might think. Often, gratitude must exist amidst struggle and pain. Perhaps this is why the Bible says to “give thanks IN” rather than … Read more