by Linda Michie It has come to my attention repeatedly that many people who are involved in custody matters in other states are being asked by the court for a report concerning their home and lifestyle, and they have no idea where to turn. No one … [Read more...]
Supervised Visitation Details by Linda Michie, Executive Director and Founder at Wishing Well Adoption & Family Services LLC Supervised Visitation is usually ordered by a judge. Often, judges order supervision when a parent has made some … [Read more...]
The Problem of Over-Praising by Linda Michie, Executive Director and Founder of Wishing Well Adoption & Family Services We all know what it feels like to go without praise. It’s a basic human need to be acknowledged by our people, to hear … [Read more...]
Respond v. React by Linda Michie, Executive Director and Founder at Wishing Well Adoption & Family Services For the purpose of this line of thinking, let’s define reacting as something you do in the moment without thinking about it first. … [Read more...]
by Linda Michie Executive Director and Founder at Wishing Well Adoption & Family Services What is a Home Assessment? A Home Assessment is a snap-shot of a family and their living arrangements. It’s a one-visit tour of your home and interview … [Read more...]
Making Children Behave by Linda Michie, Executive Director and Founder of Wishing Well Adoption & Family Services You can’t make children behave. You can’t really make anybody do anything. You can inspire them. You can teach them the benefits … [Read more...]
by Linda Michie, Executive Director and Founder at Wishing Well Adoption & Family Services All you need is love . . . right? Wrong. You need skills. Parenting skills. In my work I have supervised hundreds of parents who have had problems with … [Read more...]
Sleeping with Baby by Linda Michie Executive Director and Founder of Wishing Well Adoption & Family Services This will be the most important blog I ever write. Please help me share this information any chance you get with anyone who will … [Read more...]
by Linda Michie, Executive Director and Founder at Wishing Well Adoption & Family Services Many years ago I attended a wonderful training to become a mediator. During the training, the instructors had us play a card game. No one was allowed to … [Read more...]
by Linda Michie, Executive Director and Founder at Wishing Well Adoption & Family Services If at all possible, before you have children, heal yourself. If you already have children, start today. Deal with your old hurts and resentments. Put to … [Read more...]