by Cathy Tompkins, MA | Mar 15, 2023 | Thoughts for Families
This is a follow up to last month’s blog about kids who spend lots of time in their heads chewing on all the awful things that have happened to them in their short lives. We concluded with recognizing the value of writing or talking about the painful stuff but...
by Cathy Tompkins, MA | Feb 15, 2023 | Thoughts for Families
If you watched the Super Bowl, you may have seen that great ad that had these giant rabbits dragging people down huge holes. Very catchy but I have no idea what it was advertising. But I do love a good rabbit hole… I started out thinking I’d write about the confusing...
by Cathy Tompkins, MA | Jan 17, 2023 | Thoughts for Families, Uncategorized
(5-minute read) I’ve gotten hooked on a TV show on the History Channel: Alone. I enjoy several things about it. The variety of skill sets brought to the situation by the group of contestants is truly impressive. Some approach the experience with great shows of bravado...
by Cathy Tompkins, MA | Dec 15, 2022 | Thoughts for Families
“The path of least resistance is the path of the loser.” H. G. Wells Put more gently: The path of least resistance is rarely the path of wisdom. “The path of least resistance leads to crooked rivers and crooked men.” Henry David Thoreau I remember getting new carpet...
by Cathy Tompkins, MA | Nov 16, 2022 | Thoughts for Families
What are the unique pitfalls and blessings of committing to Fost-Adopt status? Is it right for you? Since I consider it the most complicated of the three options (Adoptive Parenting, Foster Parenting, and Fost-Adopt Parenting) I’d like to focus on that today. Before...
by Cathy Tompkins, MA | Oct 11, 2022 | Thoughts for Families
I got my hat handed to me last week when I mentioned the importance of SELF CARE. Someone who has repeatedly impressed me with their understanding and commitment to kids from hard places spoke up and said, basically, “When I hear that term, I immediately feel like a...
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