It’s Friday! And what a welcome Friday it is. We hope you have a wonderful weekend and a Happy Easter, if you celebrate. We’re looking forward to spending time with family and catching these first waves of spring rolling through. Here are some of the things we’ve been reading this week… Always good for a […]
Read MoreAre you planning an open adoption? If so, wonderful! Among the many things you should be considering is how you want to structure your open adoption plan. What is most important to you? What kind of contact are you looking to have? Ultimately, how do you see this whole process going? Here are a few […]
Read MoreHappy Thursday! Here’s a look at what we’ve been reading this week… Do you ever feel like you need to be Martha Stewart to pass your home study? You are not the only one. “The social worker is due in a few hours. We’re basically ready. I mean, we’ve cleaned this house like nobody’s business. And […]
Read MoreThere is no exhaustion like that of a new parent. That beautiful little bundle of joy is a one-stop shop for restless nights, seemingly endless exhaustion, and a through-the-night sleep schedule that has never felt so far away. You, our friend, are not alone. It’s a tough stage but we’re here to help! Here […]
Read MoreHappy Monday! Here are a few links to stories that touched us and made us think over the weekend. Not a light reading list, but a captivating one. Which stories did you settle down with this weekend? Is homework wrecking our kids? “This is what’s worrying. Homework does have an impact on young students, but […]
Read MoreDepression is a scary reality in the adoption world. For many reasons, studies show that rates of depression in individuals who are adopted are double that of normal rates. Even the smoothest adoptions come with questions of identity, and it’s no question that at some point in their life, adoptees may feel lost, lonely, insecure, […]
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