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Share photos of your family creating some sunny season memories!
Kids and Pets Photo Contest
Meet the winner, Kathryn, and her dog, Buddy, and the finalists.
Family Hugs Photo Contest
Meet the winners, Steven and his mom, and the finalists.
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My Paperwork Pregnancies
From needles to home studies to parenthood
Recent Blog Posts
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A Difficult Conversation About Hatred and Race
Early on, adoption talks with my kids were cheerful and sprinkled with words like "love" and "family." As they grow, we've begun having more serious dicussions about racism and perceptions of our family.
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In Denial About My Son’s Attachment Struggles
I never thought my son could have difficulties with attachment because we adopted him as a newborn. I was quite wrong...
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Wearing My Adoption Hat to School
I've come to realize that, when I'm volunteering at my children's school, I can't leave my adoption hat at home.
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“Your Birth Mother Was Short!” “Your Birth Brother Is Stupid!”
None of the parenting books, adoption or general, I've read, online communities I've joined, or Supernanny episodes I've seen addressed what to do when your children start teasing each other about their birth families.
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My Adoption Tattoo
I'd wanted to get a tattoo for years, but wondered what design would keep me happy for the rest of my life. Finally it hit me. What's nearer or dearer to my heart than adoption?
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Will Your Child “Figure Out” That He Was Adopted?
Some parents who adopt transracially don't discuss adoption because they think their children will figure it out. Is that right?
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Recent Adoption Blog Comments
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Mandantory Viewing: "Off and Running," a Documentary About Transracial, Lesbian Parenting
I needed to thank you for this phenomenal read!! I unquestionably adored each and every piece of it. I have you bookmarked your site to…...
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After Seeing Thousands of Adoption Profiles, How Hard Could It Be to Create Our Own?
It is truly very difficult. I followed my heart and God’s advice and I was told by my Agency’s advisor that my profile Is unique…...
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A Truly Memorable Hospital Experience
This is a wonderful experience you had. I am so happy for you.! I hope that there are more nurses /hospital like this one. God…...
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Talking About My Daughter’s Birth Story
Hello Kristy I would love to share with you my “fairy tail” that I wrote to my baby about her/his birth mom. Please let me…...
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Our Failed Adoption
Dear birthmom214. I’m sorry if I offended you or somebody about adopting a foster child. Believe me, I know these children are going through a…...
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Our Failed Adoption
Dear birthmom214. I’m not sure if you wrote this reply about my comment about adopting a foster child. Believe me, I know what these kids…...
