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Goofy Grins Photo Contest
Meet the winner, Yuchen, and the finalists.
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Meet the winners, Hennie and her pups, and the finalists.
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Meet the winners, Lindley and her parents, and the finalists.
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Be Bold or Go Home
Life as a visible family can be challenging, but it's never dull
Recent Blog Posts
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When Your Family Needs Help: Resources for Parents
Here are some of the resources that have helped my adoptive family the most through the years, and the places I still go for advice when I need it.
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Managing Everyday Life When Your Family Is Struggling
After adopting, it's critical that we simplify our lives and household routines so that we can focus on nurturing our children. Here's how.
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When Your Family Needs Help: A Few More Thoughts on Privacy
Finding the balance between sharing and secrecy is a high wire act worthy of Cirque de Soleil. And if it's a challenge for us parents, who've chosen adoption freely, how much trickier is it for our kids, who had no choice?
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When Your Family Needs Help, Part 1
Adoptive families should be able to reach out during the tough times -- and there will be tough times -- but without breaching their child's privacy.
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An Ugly Conversation
Why did the couple sitting next to my big-for-his age African son and I at the restaurant launch into an ugly conversation about the Trayvon Martin case? I know, though sometimes I wish I didn't.
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Because They Need to Know
Parents who adopted transracially live in constant tension: how thoroughly should we prepare our kids for the ugliness that exists in the world? How carefully should we guard their innocence?
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Discovering Unexpected Adoption-Related Themes in Disney Movies
This is a very interesting examination about what these films could be saying about adoption, even if they aren’t specifically addressing adoption. The evil depiction…...
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A Truly Memorable Hospital Experience
It’s wonderful to know that the hospital was very attentive in providing all kinds of services, from child care to providing all nursing assistance. Also,…...
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An Adoptive Mom's Movie Review of Lion
Hi Deb, I want to read the book now! I felt the same about the performances—that kid should have been nominated! ...
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An Adoptive Mom's Movie Review of Lion
Hi Barbara, I actually heard the book (Audible) before I knew there was going to be a movie. I loved the book. There are a…...
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Bethany Christian Services
We started the domestic infant adoption process in Summer of 2014 with Bethany. Shortly after starting, the director retired and a new director stepped in.…...
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Would You Tell Another Adoptive Parent She Should Start Talking with Her Child About Adoption?
My daughter knows that she is adopted. But is asking more question and i have no idea how to answer tjem. ...
