Family Finding - How did we find our child?
I often get asked "How did you find Moose?", or when we were in the process "Do you get to pick your child?" Link Maker is the website we...
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Nov 28, 20234 min read
Preparing for our First Family Christmas
We are nearly in December and heading for our first family Christmas with our son. I realised this week that when we had our transition...
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Ross
Sep 6, 20232 min read
I AM WRITING A BOOK - about my adoption journey
I AM WRITING A BOOK!!! about my adoption journey - I never thought I would be here...33 out of 34 chapters written, an editor booked to...
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Ross
Jun 25, 20234 min read
Creating a Sensory Room at Home
Our sensory room has become one of the most important spaces for self-regulation, chilling out and feeling safe. Here is what is in it.
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Jun 17, 20233 min read
Turn Rubbish To Toys
Fun activities and toys to make using recycled boxes and packaging.
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Jun 11, 20235 min read
What happens at your adoption panels?
During the adoption process, you go to two panels. One is your approval panel, and the other is your matching panel. The first approves...
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Ross
Jun 4, 20234 min read
Our First Birthday with our Adopted Son
Celebrations can be a time of stress, triggers, unsettlement and lack of routine - the last four things a newly adopted child needs! Our...
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Ross
May 28, 20235 min read
Preparing for change and creating routines
Routines can make adopted children feel safe. If your child is autistic too, that can add another layer to your routines, and making sure...
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Ross
May 14, 20236 min read
Adoption - The Pressure of Giving 100%
When Moose moved in I felt pressure to keep up interactions with him 100% of the time, and when we left him to play and explore on his...
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Ross
May 7, 20238 min read
My Must-Haves (for when your adopted child moves in)
Our must-haves for when little Moose moved in. Five things we couldn't have done without! From WhatsApp groups to freezer food and pictures!
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Ross
Apr 28, 20235 min read
From our House to our Family Home
We were super excited when we managed to get on the property ladder in 2019 and knew our house wouldn't be forever, but we thought we...
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Ross
Apr 25, 20234 min read
Creating a Bedroom for Moose (Our Adopted Son)
Something I have always looked forward to was decorating our child's bedroom. Throughout the process I often asked "When do we buy a...
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