Adoption Support Network

02/21/2026

02/21/2026

It’s more than a place to stay—it’s a place to belong. Host families provide comfort, care, and connections that cross borders. Learn more at https://saeglobal.org/ https://saeglobal.org/host-families/host-family-faq/ Email: [email protected]. Call 512-323-9595 ext 3040.

02/21/2026

Rose LaPiere and I are headed to Upstate New York in just a few months to teach you all about how to bring owls, watchdogs, and possums into your work with kids with big, baffling behaviors.

The workshops starts with a solid grounding into the neuroscience of baffling behavior.

Then we move into brain-based treatment planning- and we have a wonderful treatment planning tool for you!!!

Then we play!!! You'll walk away not just with brain-based interventions, but with an understanding of what you are doing and when.

PLUS! This training venue is breathtaking. We will look at waterfalls all day!!!

Registration links are in my bio and there's a big earliest bird discount if you register before Feb. 28!

If you need me to put a live link in the comments, just ask!

01/31/2026

The link on this post wasn't working, but this is a great resource in the Richmond area!!!!

Hard to believe but February is almost here! You can learn more about each even and register at https://www.c2adopt.eventbrite.com.

01/31/2026

01/20/2026

Hello All!
Michael is part of my family and I thought I would share. Feel free to share or donate.

Michael is one of those rare souls who makes the world better just by being… Aly Lawrence needs your support for Team Michael: Lifting Him Up Through Recovery

01/25/2025

"One of the best and well written books on the subject of neuroscience I’ve read."

You can snag your copy of Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors wherever you buy books online!

Paperback, eBook, and audio (read by me)!

11/07/2024

To help kids who have been hurt inside a connected relationship, we have to lower our expectations for connection. This might not be forever and we don’t have to give up the idea of having a connected relationship with our kids. We just have to lower the stress of connection before healing and strengthening the stress response system.

This week we are wrapping up this four part series on oppositional behavior, reframing what we believe about 'oppositional defiance disorder,' including in kids who have been hurt in relationship.

The Baffling Behavior Show is available wherever you listen to podcasts!

11/05/2024

10/31/2024

Book Review: “A Buffalo Out of Water” is a story of adoption and belonging

In A Buffalo Out of Water, young readers are introduced to a heartwarming story of a buffalo named Wade, who embarks on a journey of self-discovery as he reconciles his adoption with his desire to understand his birth family. This beautifully illustrated book addresses adoption with sensitivity and care, making it a wonderful choice for children who are adopted or anyone wanting to understand more about family and identity.

The story begins with Wade feeling a bit different from his peers and family. Through a remarkable dream, he meets his birth family and learns about his heritage, helping him see that he is part of two loving families who have shaped him in unique ways. When he wakes up, Wade feels a renewed sense of belonging and pride, both in his adopted family and in his roots.

What makes A Buffalo Out of Water stand out is the gentle, accessible language and the way it uses metaphors and imagery to convey complex emotions about identity and belonging. The author and illustrator have taken care to show adoption as a beautiful journey, one that honors both biological connections and the chosen bonds formed through love and family.

This book is a valuable resource for children and parents alike. It provides a foundation for conversations about adoption, identity, and family, and it does so in a way that is comforting and reassuring. A Buffalo Out of Water is not only a tale of finding oneself but also a celebration of every child’s unique story, making it a must-have for children’s bookshelves.
-Review by Aly Lawrence

Link to the book and author in the comments! ENJOY this addition to your library!