My Adoption Reunion Anniversary
Thursday August 28, 2008
It's amazing, what I remember. I remember most of my past foster children's birthdays, if not the absolute dates, the correct month. I just have a sense for ... Read More
8 Ways to Help a Child Grieve
Saturday August 23, 2008
My sons came to our foster home eight years ago today. We had no idea at that time how they were going to forever change our lives. We ... Read More
Before You Send the Kids Back-to-School
Thursday August 21, 2008
Besides Christmas, I think the day the kids go back-to-school is one of the happiest days of the year. But, hey, that's probably just me. It can also ... Read More
Another Side of a Sad Adoption Story - Remembering Nina Hilt
Tuesday August 19, 2008
A recent email caused me to stop and think about the many opportunities I have had since being a Guide for this Adoption & Foster Care site. I've met ... Read More
Teaching Foster/Adoptive Children How to Respond to Common Questions
Sunday August 17, 2008
Earlier today I was talking with a friend of mine who is frustrated by family and friends asking personal questions about her newly adopted daughter.
Where did she get those brown ... Read More
More Information Regarding MTV True Life Documentary on Adoption
Thursday August 14, 2008
On July 7th I blogged about an upcoming show on MTV, a part of their True Life drama series, I'm Placing my Baby for Adoption!. I was more than ... Read More
Are Men More Interested in Adoption?
Tuesday August 12, 2008
A recent study, out just this past Thursday, by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center on Health Statistics, brought up some interesting data on men and ... Read More
10 Things to Do Before Sending a Foster/Adopted Child Back-to-School
Saturday August 9, 2008
Can you believe it? It's time to think about school supplies and new shoes. It seems like the kids just got out on summer break and now in ... Read More
Public vs. Private: Which School Choice Is Better for Your Adopted Child?
Tuesday August 5, 2008
I received the following email this past summer.
"I wanted to know if you had any thoughts on private versus public school for a child adopted through the foster ... Read More
Olympic Athlete & Adoptee Heading for the 2008 Summer Games
Saturday August 2, 2008
Olympic Athlete Reese HoffaPhoto © USOS/ NBC Olympics
It seems like many of my most recent blog posts have been a bit negative on the different child behavior problems that adoptive ... Read More