Posts Tagged ‘parents’
Bring Back That Lovin’ Feeling…
When you are trying to build a family or care for your family, it’s likely that you have moments when you feel frustrated or even despairing. Sometimes, there is a lot you can do to improve your situation but often the best thing you can do in the moment is to improve your mood. One…
Read MoreRework Your Resolution
Hello! The Center for Family Building wants to help you achieve your New Years Resolutions! Please watch this video to give you tools you can use RIGHT now to prioritize and stay on track to hit your goals and download the corresponding worksheets by clicking HERE. And as always, please feel contact our team our…
Read MoreFamily Stories
Last weekend I had the privilege of running a program called “Family Stories” at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center in New York City. It was a wonderful workshop. It included parts of our TIP TOP program for families who are built with the assistance of donor sperm or donor eggs or who…
Read MoreA Little Valentine’s Day Advice For People Waiting for Their Baby
Energy flows where your attention goes. But not in the way you may think. When you have a problem, your natural reflex may be to focus on it more. That strategy works in a lot of areas of life. But not when you are trying to have a baby. We can control some things but…
Read MoreEmotions of Choosing an Egg Donor
FAIRFAX EGGBANK, December 20, 2017 Written by Lisa Schuman, LCSW, a seasoned mental health professional who leads The Center for Family Building. Join her virtually in her monthly support webinar, aimed to address issues specific to third party reproduction including disclosure, development, and parenting. Learn more about her webinar here. So you want to find an…
Read MoreNegotiate with your partner for a better family life
When you have children there are so many decisions to be made. Do you feed on demand or on schedule, is breast milk important, is practicing religion important to your family traditions, etc..? If problems arise the stakes get higher and emotions can become intensified. The big and the small questions need negotiation and discussion…
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