What’s Your Story? WRITING CONTEST (sneak peak!) For more than 20 years, adoptive families and Ties staff have traveled the world with The Ties Program. We have had amazing experiences. We all have stories to tell. Some are touching. Some are funny. Some are sad, or one of a million other adjectives. This writing contest will focus on: Heritage Travel … Read More
Hunger Banquet
Join us for an interactive, two-hour event, as we come together to help each other and our children understand the issues of hunger in a unique and meaningful way. You may think hunger is about too many people and too little food. That is not the case. What? How can that be? At a Hunger Banquet, the place where you … Read More
Review-Stories to Grow On – Reviewing Red Thread Sisters
Stories to Grow On My mother often suggested I put myself in someone else’s shoes when trying to understand their viewpoint or reaction to a situation. A good story allows me to do just that. And as a parent and educator I know that relating to characters or events in a story often nurtures real learning as opposed to the … Read More
Birth Country Travel Creates Perspective Change
It is impossible to travel and not be touched by the amazing people and cultures that make up our global experience. Kids soak this in as they travel to their birth country, often times fueling compassion that all parents hope to see develop in their children. Perspective change is indeed at play during a homeland journey. Nicky, 13 years old,and … Read More