To Add a Child or Not to Add a Child - Timing May be the Answer
Friday June 27, 2008
Whether or not to add another child to your home is a very tough decision. There is much to consider. One thing that we had to stop and ... Read More
What were the top 20 countries being adopted from in 2007?
Wednesday June 25, 2008
It took awhile to locate the official numbers for 2007 as the State Department took their sweet time posting them. But I got them published here as I know ... Read More
Having Fun With Children’s Adoption Books - When I Met You - A Story of Russian Adoption
Monday June 23, 2008
Cover art courtesy of DRT Press.
There is more to a story than just reading it, with a few craft ideas and a great recipe; children can really get into their ... Read More
Raising Bilingual Children: Step-by-Step Guide
Saturday June 21, 2008
When I was growing up, my eighth grade "boyfriend" was Polish. It was a rule in his family that when at home you had to speak Polish, and because ... Read More
Maybe a Crown Can Change Minds on Open Adoptions
Wednesday June 18, 2008
In case you haven't heard, the new Miss Oklahoma, Kelsey Cartwright, 20, has chosen her platform for her 2008 reign. It is open adoptions. The need for open ... Read More
Recommended Young Adult Summer Reading: Returnable Girl
Tuesday June 17, 2008
Thirteen-year-old Ronnie has been "returned" for most of her young life. Nine times to be exact. Meaning she has been bounced from foster home to foster home since she was ... Read More
Wordless Wednesday on Adoptive & Foster Fathers
Wednesday June 11, 2008
Waiting for the Big One
Photo © Carrie Craft
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Father's Day Frosty Weekend!
Monday June 9, 2008
I love any good deed that includes a Frosty from Wendy's! This weekend is not only Father's Day, but a nationwide adoption event taking place at your local participating ... Read More
Caring for Your African American or Biracial Child’s Hair
Friday June 6, 2008
Mahisha Dellinger, the founder of CURLS, has written a wonderful collection of articles and short tips to help educate foster or adoptive parents in the care and ... Read More
Wordless Wednesday
Wednesday June 4, 2008
Are the Odds Against Foster Children Graduating?
Photo © Carrie Craft
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