I'm currently reading a book by Cathy Glass called Happy kids - the secret to raising well-behaved, contented children. ISBN 978-0-00-733925-9It's an easy and interesting read and containing lots of common-sense/practical advice on how to apply the 3Rs...Request, Repeat and Reassure. She shows how this simple formula can be applied to children of any age, setting good boundaries and expectations. She maintains that even the most problematical children start to respond after 2 weeks. She has…See More

An opportunity for those who are interested in adoption to meet professionals from St Francis in a relaxed setting.

Has anyone read this book?What do you think of it?Have started reading it and so far he is talking about his adoption process he went through adopting his sons from Russia and how it is like our adoption by God. I have always felt this analogy of our adoption by God and adopting children only goes so far.He talks about turning our backs on our old life and leaving it behind to live our new life, changing our name etcThis is true for our adoption by God but not for adopting children in this…See More

Group for those involved in foster care