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December 5th, 2025

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The Power of Reflection – Turning Shared Experiences into Team Growth

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Introduction Before we jump into the topic, we invite you to do a little experiment. Wherever you are right…

December 3rd, 2025

Press Release: Crossnore Communities Invites the Community to a Weaving Demonstration and Holiday Pop-up Shop in Hendersonville

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Hendersonville, N.C. – Crossnore Communities for Children (Crossnore) invites the community to a festive Holiday Pop-Up Shop and Weaving…

November 17th, 2025

Beyond Babies: Why the Call for Adoptive Parents is Loudest for Sibling Groups and Older Children

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When you think of adoption, what comes to mind?  For many, it’s the picture of a teeny tiny, swaddled…

October 27th, 2025

Fall and Winter Fun (On a Budget)

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The time has come, the drive to work is dark, and the drive home is dark. This time of…

October 9th, 2025

Adventure-Based Learning at Anderson Academy

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The Joy of Discovery There’s a simple joy to watching a kid figure something out. Picture the face of…

September 19th, 2025

Working at Crossnore: Where Our People Make the Difference

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The heart of Crossnore Communities for Children isn’t a building or a campus—it’s our people. Every day, our dedicated…

August 7th, 2025

Now Boarding: Anderson Academy First’s School Year

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As you are reading this blog: the doors are open. For the very first time, Anderson Academy is alive…

August 1st, 2025

Summer is Over: Back to School Prep

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It’s that time again….our kids are headed back to school. Whether you are jumping up and down screaming “It’s…

June 6th, 2025

Learning to Bend: Building Resilience Through Adventure

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Life lessons about resilience often draw inspiration from the natural world, as we work to understand how and why…

April 14th, 2025

Gardening With Little People: Planting Seeds for a Resilient Future

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Order vs. Growth What’s more important, the straight row, or the act of planting that one small seed that…

March 20th, 2025

April Showers Bring Creative Powers: Fun Ways to Play Indoors

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April showers bring May flowers, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop! Rainy days are the perfect…

March 17th, 2025

Experiential Learning in the Workplace: It’s More than What You Think

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We’ve all heard it before – “we’re trying to bring a more experiential approach to our day-to-day work.” Or,…

March 3rd, 2025

Healthy Meals and What Good Nutrition Does for Kids

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FOOD is something we all enjoy. It can bring happiness when available and cause stress when it is not.…

February 3rd, 2025

Experiential Education vs. Experiential Learning: Why It Matters in Child Welfare

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Understanding Experiential Learning vs. Experiential Education Several years ago, I became the Director of Experiential Learning at Crossnore. Since…

December 12th, 2024

Leadership Lessons from TBRI: Building Strong Teams Through Connection, Empowerment, and Correction

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Shifting to TBRI In 2022, Crossnore adopted the evidence-based philosophy of Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). TBRI has over a…

December 5th, 2024

Kicking the Winter Blues and Keeping Your Spirits Bright

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Winter can be tough, especially when you’re dealing with trauma—whether it’s your own or your child’s. The darker, colder…

November 21st, 2024

Walking in Gratitude: Reflections on Thanksgiving and the Power of Connection

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Thanksgiving has always been a favorite time of year for me. I love time with family and friends; all…

October 31st, 2024

Building Stronger Families: How Crossnore’s Prevention Department is Keeping Children at Home

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Crossnore Communities for Children launched its Prevention Department in 2021. The goal of developing a continuum of programs to…

August 22nd, 2024

A Spotlight on our Western Region Foster Care Program

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Six years ago, Crossnore expanded its reach to Hendersonville, North Carolina. What started as a foster care team of…

August 13th, 2024

Nurturing Minds and Hearts: Exploring Creative Connections Outdoors

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As summer comes to an end and the routines of school start again, you might find that you and…

July 18th, 2024

Who Builds the Team Builders?: Self-Care for Facilitators

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All of us have learned, one way or another, that it’s often easier to give advice to others than…

July 10th, 2024

The Heart of Our Work and The Relationships Formed

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When I started working at Crossnore, I had zero idea how much “the kids at work” would become so…

July 2nd, 2024

Leading from Where You Are: Reflections from Crossnore’s Leadership Academy

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If someone asked you today, “Do you see yourself as a leader”, how would you answer? Launching Leadership Academy…

April 25th, 2024

How to Get Started with Late Spring and Summer Gardening

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Spring is here! Or is it already summer? It sure does feel like summer here in the NC Piedmont…

April 19th, 2024

Earth Day – April 22nd, 2024

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Earth Day is Apr 22, 2024 and it is often a time to appreciate the outdoors and reflect on…

February 29th, 2024

How to Get Started with Spring Gardening

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See those daffodils beginning to bloom?! Believe it or not, it’s time to start your spring garden planning. If…

May 30th, 2024

Revitalizing Recreation: The Disc Golf Renovation at Crossnore

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In the heart of Winston Salem, amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown, lies a hidden gem that has…

August 10th, 2023

Helping Children Manage Back-to-School Stress

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Heading back to school can be a time of great excitement for kids and parents. Getting new school supplies, buying…

June 1st, 2023

Surviving the Summer with Kids out of School

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Do you remember the Staples television commercial with a father gleefully hanging off of the back of a shopping…

March 30th, 2023

Loving a Child through a Parent Role with Crossnore

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There are many different definitions of a parent. Defining the word “parent” seems pretty straight forward at first. “Raising…

March 16th, 2023

Never a Dull Moment in Residential Care

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I have been in Residential Care for 30 years. It has certainly been a unique journey, and there is…

January 26th, 2023

Using the Enneagram to Develop a Positive Work Culture

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Several years ago my grad school advisor, and all-around incredible researcher, thinker, and educator, Dr. Barry Garst shared with…

August 25th, 2022

Back to School Tips for a Successful Start

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From the store aisles being lined with a multitude of school supplies, backpacks, and trendy clothes, it’s no secret…

April 28th, 2022

Self-Care and Self-Expression through Creativity

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During the past couple of years we've been invaded with stressors: worried about our health due to Covid. About…

May 15th, 2017

4 Practical Tips to Encourage Kids to Love Cleaning

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Just in time for spring-cleaning season, we've got the tips you need to keep your household tidy. We asked…

February 14th, 2017

Movin’ On Up!

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When it comes to moving day, are you a list-making organizer or do you just throw it all in…

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