Is it a Good Time to Start Fostering a Child?
Tuesday July 28, 2009
We had our monthly meeting with our social worker today. The big question is whether or not we're ready to take placements again. Our adopted sons are out of ... Read More
The Orphan Movie Is Creating a lot of Buzz on Twitter
Sunday July 26, 2009
Twitter is twittering along with a lot of coverage on the new movie, Orphan and most are finding it to be an extremely scary flick and worth the admission price. ... Read More
Dr. Drew hosted MTV's 16 and Pregnant Life after Labor Finale Special
Saturday July 25, 2009
I just got to watch this episode this morning. It seemed to break a lot of stereotypes about teen pregnancy. Many think that most placed infants are born to teen ... Read More
Is Childhood Obesity Child Abuse?
Wednesday July 22, 2009
We've already discussed cases where prospective adoptive parents were told that they were too fat to adopt. Now, there are cases where kids are too fat and parents are ... Read More
Lifebooks and Foster Children
Monday July 20, 2009
Last weekend I went to my friend's foster son's first birthday party. He was so cute, licking the frosting off his fingers and exploring the mushiness of his first ... Read More
What Parenting Skills Have You Found Helpful as a Foster or Adoptive Parent?
Friday July 17, 2009
I enjoy meeting other foster and adoptive parents, especially if we have been down the same parenting roads. When we share our parenting successes, as well as the times we'd ... Read More
Needing Weight Loss Motivation? Adopt a Child!
Wednesday July 15, 2009
I'm always looking for motivation to lose weight. I know I should do it because it's the right thing and the best for my health, but I'd rather focus on ... Read More
Hollywood Adoptions & Guardianships
Monday July 13, 2009
Another Hollywood couple share that they are interested in adoption one day. Ryan Reynolds, who married Scarlett Johansson last September, shared that he is "pro-adoption." He shared that his ... Read More
Drug Abusing Mom Plus New Baby Equals Child Abuse
Thursday July 9, 2009
Reuters reported about a new study from Australia that found, hold on to your hats for this one, mothers who abuse drugs have a higher risk of committing child abuse. ... Read More
As Paris Jackson Says Goodbye I Think Michael Jackson's Children Are Going to Be OK
Wednesday July 8, 2009
I couldn't let today go by without saying a bit about Michael Jackson's memorial service yesterday. I wasn't going to, but I just had to say something. Watching ... Read More
Having Fun With Children's Adoption Books - The Coffee Can Kid
Sunday July 5, 2009
There is more to a great story than just reading it, with a few craft ideas and a great recipe; children can really get into their favorite adoption book. ... Read More
Preparing for the 4th of July
Friday July 3, 2009
I love the 4th of July. We're planning a neighborhood get-together. That's what you do when one neighbor extends an invitation and then a few days later another ... Read More