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Mothers Day Management

Posted on 21/03/2018 by Parents of Adopted Teens (POTATO group)

Mother’s Day Yes, that time of year that most mothers and fathers look forward to. That cheerful card and fresh bunch of flowers, a lovely family roast dinner. OK well here’s the thing. Mother’s Day is a complex thing for…

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Reflecting on Christmas

Posted on 13/01/2018 by Parents of Adopted Teens (POTATO group)

Its a chilly grey afternoon in early January and we have finished off the Quality Street and the last piece of shortbread. The relatives have gone home, you are back at work, kids back at school and college and everyones…

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