The Miracle of Adoption
As a mother to two biological sons, I thought biology explained most shared family traits. Since adopting our daughter from Ethiopia, I've noticed many beautiful similarities in our family that DNA cannot explain.
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Share your memorable mother-child scenes!
AF Cover Photo Contest
Your most stunning shot could appear on our cover!
First Family Photos Contest
Meet the winner, Maleigha (18 mos., U.S.), and the finalists.
Winter Fun Photo Contest
Meet the winner, Calvin (18 mos., Korea), and the finalists.
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Recent Blog Posts
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Why Adopt When You Have Biological Children?
As a mother of two biological sons, I am often asked, "Why did you adopt?"
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Adoption Book Review and Giveaway: Melissa Fay Greene’s “No Biking in the House Without a Helmet”
With her new book, Greene touches upon many adoption-centered themes, ones that large families, international families, transracial families, and families who have adopted older children will relate to.
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Does Good Hair Equal Good Parenting?
I saw comments in blogs critiquing Angelina Jolie for not taming her Ethiopian daughter's hair based on one or two pictures. Another one applauded the neat braids Madonna's Malawai-born daughter sported. Would I be judged? And if so, how would I react?
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The Power of One
When I first learned about the immense need in Ethiopia, I was overwhelmed. I knew adopting one child wouldn't change the world. But...
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Learning More About Our Daughter’s Birth Country Put Our World in Perspective
We had worried so much about a broken bone. I had felt inadequate as a mother because I wasn't there when my son got hurt. How must it feel for parents who cannot provide food, shelter, or medical care for their children?
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Getting the Call
Waiting for our referral was challenging, but getting our referral was bliss!
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Debacle
Yep we’re a work-in-progress around here, Danielle. ...
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UPDATE! My Daughter's Biological Mom Called
Ladies…don’t mean to hijack your posts but I have been searching for others that may be able to help me. I have 3 biokids that…...
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My Adoption Tattoo
Very cool mommy2k. I love the font of the “K”. Very pretty and meaningful! ...
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My Adoption Tattoo
i just did this last week and then saw your post today! i also blogged about it today at http://chixnuggetsandcookiebutts.blogspot.com/ i got my son’s first…...
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Thinking Back and Looking Ahead
We too have an adopted child. Get this…..we (you and I) are cousins! We need to meet. Our sons will have something in common that…...
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Debacle
I hope your experience and advice will help others who are planning visits with their child’s birth family. You brought up a lot of points…...
