Newsletter Archive

• January 2012

  Feature Article: Adoptive Breastfeeding - Is it for me?
  Ask Abby: It’s the New Year, and in addition to making resolutions for myself, I’d like to set some goals that my entire family can aspire towards for 2012. Any recommendations?

• December 2011

  Feature Article: Remembering Your Birth Mother
  Ask Abby: I really want to create special holiday traditions with my children, especially ones that have us all working together, producing something that we can look forward to year after year. Our family loves baking holiday treats, but we are in need of some new ones. What could we make in the kitchen that is easy, kid friendly, and can become our next holiday goodie tradition?

• November 2011

  Feature Article: National Adoption Month

• October 2011

  Feature: Best Birth Mother Blogs
  Ask Abby: We want to send our birth mother pictures of the baby, but aren’t sure about the best type of pictures to send. What do you recommend?

• September 2011

  Feature Article: Raising an Eco-Friendly Family — The Fun Way

  Ask Abby: My child’s first day of kindergarten is coming up, and I know that a large part of education at that age level is talking about your family. How can I prepare my child for any questions other children might have about adoption, or how to deal with the topic of adoption in the classroom?

• August 2011

  Feature Article: Raising Your Adopted Child: The Importance of Attachment

  Ask Abby: My partner and I are getting ready to start the adoption process. Although support is on the rise, there is still a lot of controversy about same sex adoption, and we'd like to keep our journey as supported and loving as possible. Do you have any tips for us as we begin our adoption process?

• July 2011

  Feature Article: Love Languages and Your Child
  Ask Abby: We're hitting the middle of summer and my kids are getting bored and restless with the same summer activities. How I spend quality time with my child, while also finding new and different activities that don't break the bank?

• June 2011

  Feature Article: Adoption Summer Camps
  Ask Abby: Dear Abby, I want to adopt internationally, but all of the hype about child trafficking in China has made me nervous. How do I ensure that I'm adopting a child who was legally and safely put up for adoption?

• May 2011

  Feature Article: Great Summer Reads

• April 2011

  Feature Article: Adoption Contracts: Trusting your Agency
  2011 Woman of the Year Campaign

• March 2011

  Help Us To Help a Family

• February 2011

  Feature Article: Social Media and Adoption: Keeping Your Child Safe
  Ask Abby: What do I do if my child receives unwanted contact from their birth family via a social networking site?

• January 2011

  Feature Article: Support — do you have it?

• December 2010

  Feature Article: Adoption Gift Giving Guide: 2010

• November 2010

  Feature Article: Explaining adoption to older elementary school children
  Ask Abby: Thanksgiving is coming up and I really want to show my adoption team how grateful I am for their support, and the child they’ve brought into my life. Do you have any suggestions for the most appropriate way to do this?

• October 2010

  Feature Article: The Adoption Talk: Part Two. Talking to your child’s classmates
  Ask Abby: I have been hearing so many different stories about the adoption tax credit, where can I get the most up to date information on it. Parts I am looking for are answers pertaining too: How much is it now, how do I file for it, when do I file and does it cover a failed placement?

• September 2010

  1st Annual Photo Contest !!! WINNER !!!
  Feature Article: Back to School: Talking to your young one about adoption

• August 2010

  Feature Article: What is the difference between open, semi-open and closed adoption?
  Ask Abby: What happens if we decide to stop sending pictures to my birth family?

• July 2010

  Feature Article: Postpartum Depression for Adoptive Parents
  Ask Abby: What types of letters and pictures are appropriate to send to birth parents after placement?

• June 2010

  !!! ANNOUNCING !!! 1st Annual Photo Contest
  Ask Abby: My birth mother is on prescribed Methadone. Is this safe for the baby?

• May 2010

  Feature Article: May 8 is National Birth Mother's Day!

• April 2010

  Feature Article: Working with your birthmother
  Ask Abby: If I only want a caucasian baby, will I have to wait a long time?

• March 2010

  Feature Article: What to do if your adoption fails
  Ask Abby: If a birthfather is unknown, what prevents him from showing up later and overturning the adoption?

• February 2010

  Feature Article: Preparing Your Adoption Profile
  Ask Abby: We are interested in adopting a child from Haiti, what do we do?

• January 2010

  Feature Article: Finding the Right Adoption Agency
  Ask Abby: If our adoption is an interstate adoption, how long do we have to wait before we return home?

• December 2009

  Feature Article: Preparing for a match call
  Ask Abby: Should we be concerned if a birthmother asks us to pay her living expenses?