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Lauren Jackson
Dec 1, 20188 min read
End Slavery: Dress for Freedom
Did you know that by wearing a dress or a tie, you can bring awareness and advocate for victims of sex trafficking? Heard of Dressember?...
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Lauren Jackson
Sep 4, 201811 min read
Our Adoption Story, Part 2
In case you missed Part 1, read it first here. Let's pick up where we left off... In the same breath that our adoption coordinator told...
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Lauren Jackson
Sep 3, 20188 min read
Our Adoption Story, Part 1
This is the story of how we became a family- in 2 parts. Let me start at the beginning... In case you haven't heard our story, Joel and I...
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Lauren Jackson
Aug 23, 20186 min read
The Most Important Part of Disciplining Children
A couple weeks ago I posted a trending video of a professional with many accolades for her writing on child psychology, on my personal...
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Lauren Jackson
Mar 8, 20184 min read
When the Honeymoon is Over {Our Adoption Journey}
They all warn you that there's a "honeymoon phase" of this adoption journey. Everything is new and exciting, You've waited so long to...
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Lauren Jackson
Feb 12, 20188 min read
Our Newest Additions: Adoption and JPF Market
Well we thought it was time we update you on our babies! Y'all know I'm not talking about those cute little things with 10 tiny fingers...
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Lauren Jackson
Nov 30, 20176 min read
If I Told You, You'd be Scared {Our Adoption Progress and more}
I remember sitting in my loft one day back in my old house. That room had so many purposes- I painted it a funky shade of purple, we had...
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Lauren Jackson
Oct 30, 20171 min read
Shop + Give a Meal to Kids in Foster Care
Our first homestudy meeting is TODAY!!! In honor of that, we wanted to include y'all on a little something special. This Thanksgiving, we...
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Lauren Jackson
Oct 12, 20177 min read
Three Positive Alternatives to Time-Outs and Physical Discipline
Video version In week 6 of our PRIDE classes (our adoption training) we tackled discipline. It's just after that halfway mark and a fun...
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Lauren Jackson
Aug 29, 20178 min read
5 Things That Have Changed Our Minds About Adoption
Joel and I both expected to learn a few things about the adoption process during our 9 week long Pride classes. However, in just 5 weeks...
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Lauren Jackson
Aug 18, 20174 min read
The Ugly Truth About Adoption
This week was a big week for us. I've been longing to find a lofted bed for our kids {a top bunk bed, for optimizing play space}. And I...
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Lauren Jackson
Aug 5, 20178 min read
10 Things You Shouldn't Say to Adoptive Parents
Just like there are things you don't say to pregnant women... there are some things you shouldn't say or ask expectant parents going...
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Lauren Jackson
Jul 13, 20178 min read
"They Say You Can't Choose Your Family" {The Best is Yet to Come- Part 3}
My oh my! A picture is worth a thousand words, right?! It's OFFICIAL we are starting the road to parenthood. I know you have so many...
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