Hollywood Adoption Updates
Thursday January 31, 2008
Some more rumors to get you through cold, winter days.
Vivica A. Fox is thinking about adopting and being a single mom because, wait until you hear this, she ... Read More
Foster Care Tip: Preparing for Respite
Tuesday January 29, 2008
In the past I have helped out my good friend by doing regular respite for her and her family. They were experiencing heavy stress with a foster child that ... Read More
How to Set Up a Closet & Bedroom for an Older Adoptive or Foster Child
Sunday January 27, 2008
I often teach MAPP classes. MAPP is the training program required for prospective foster and adoptive parents in the state of Kansas, it's also used in other states. ... Read More
Does the movie Juno do Adoption Justice?
Thursday January 24, 2008
Well, have you seen the 4 time Academy Award nominated movie Juno yet? I loved it. I did. I thought it was funny and smart, but ... Read More
The Lack of a Medical History Is no Secret to Adoptees
Monday January 21, 2008
Have you ever checked out the Web site, Post Secret? I love it. People mail in anonymous post cards that declare a deep, dark secret. Some of ... Read More
Understanding Grief and Loss in Children
Friday January 18, 2008
Our little guy is once again facing many emotional changes as his case continues to take different turns. Like many foster families our home is along for the emotional ... Read More
Adoption Poem Angels Working Overtime
Tuesday January 15, 2008
Angels Working Overtime is a sweet poem that a younger adoptee may enjoy hearing and was submitted by a reader and adoptive parent. If you have an adoption poem ... Read More
In the Forum: Looking for my Birthfamily
Sunday January 13, 2008
One forum member writes:
"Hi all...I'm new to this forum!
I was adopted at birth and i am now 27. I would like to find my birthmother but i have ... Read More
In the News: John McCain Using Images of his Adopted Daughter in Mailings
Friday January 11, 2008
The Associated Press is reporting that Republican presidential candidate John McCain has mailed out campaign fliers with images of his adopted daughter. The photo features McCain's wife, Cindy, walking ... Read More
Hollywood Adoption Updates & Poll Results
Tuesday January 8, 2008
Well, it's the new year and we haven't said one word about Madonna. How can we start the new year out right if we skip her?
Madonna - It seems ... Read More
Foster Care Adoption Poem Passage
Sunday January 6, 2008
Passage is a poem by foster/adoptive parent, Ron Schutt. It speaks about the trauma of moving children from home to home and how the children have to work to ... Read More
Preparing to Parent the Internationally Adopted Child
Thursday January 3, 2008
Whenever I search for news articles that I find interesting enough to post in our adoption newsroom I find a ton of those, "we're so happy that we've adopted from ... Read More
New Year's Resolutions for Foster and Adoptive Parents
Tuesday January 1, 2008
It's that time of year again when we re-evaluate where we are and how we would like to improve our lives or our situations. I really love the beginning ... Read More