How Can I Parent a Child with an IEP for School? We adopted our first son through domestic infant adoption. He was perfect, but I spent the first year... Read More
How Can I Help My Child Make Friends at School? There can be many reasons that a child may need help making friends. Some kids can be shy... Read More
I Have No Experience with Kids—Can I Really Be a Successful Adoptive Parent? Fortunately, parenting doesn’t have anything to do with experience. Sure, it’s nice if you know how to change... Read More
What Does ‘Little Women’ Have to Do with Foster Parenting? Foster care is almost as old as parenthood itself. In fact, its roots extend all the way back... Read More
What Does Child Abuse Look Like? Parenting is a tough job. We want to protect our kids, but sometimes things happen that are beyond... Read More
How Can I Help My Child Understand Adoption? I believe the best way to help your child understand adoption is to start early and with whatever... Read More
How Might Adoption Impact My Other Children? When we were asked to adopt my daughter, my youngest son was only 21 months old. While we... Read More
How Can I Possibly Choose the Right People to Parent My Child? Making the decision to place your child is the hardest part of making an adoption plan. Choosing a... Read More
Do You Regret Adopting? This question requires more than just a simple yes or no answer. Regretting adoption is not generally the... Read More
Are Foster Parents Mandated Reporters? Yes, they are. One of my least favorite duties as a foster parent is to operate in the... Read More
Can Foster Parents Drink Alcohol? There is a lot of miscommunication and myths surrounding the requirements of becoming a foster parent. Sometimes people... Read More
Can Adoption Be Reversed? Buyer’s remorse: that’s when the anticipation of purchasing a big-ticket item is greater than the event itself. It’s... Read More
