I witnessed something unexpected this weekend---a swirl of pain in a normally safe place. A group devoted to conversations about parenting adopted/foster children with connection, a group teaching
Meet Gabriel | A Charming and Talented Teen
Gabriel, age 15, is a talkative and animated teen with a great smile. He is not shy when meeting new people and has a very charming demeanor with a little bit of sass. He shows leadership skills
Meet Five Siblings with a Close Bond
These five siblings are hoping to be matched with a family soon This sibling group in Latin America has a very close bond. They all attend school and are well adapted in their classrooms. They form
Full Circle: 11-Year-Old Adoptee Gives Back on Her Birthday
"I love giving back to a program that took care of me" When Kate Tunstall’s 11th birthday was around the corner, she surprised her family with an interesting birthday request: in lieu of presents,
An Adoptee’s Perspective: 10 Things Your Child Needs to Know
10. You have a right to feel the way you do about your adoption journey. Adoption is complicated and messy and wonderful and heartbreaking. Life may feel wonderful to you now or it may feel
For the Love of a First Mom (Birth Mom)
Last Friday my son arrived home from school with a friend. He opened the front door, calling out, “Hi, Mom!” Turning to his friend, he added, “Dude, I have two moms. That means I have eight
20 Ways to Have Some Fun with Your Son*
Whether you're already parenting boys (and girls, let's be honest) or are picturing ways you will pass the days with your future son, there are so many fun activities to consider. Here are just a few
A Journey to Sibling Adoption
High school sweethearts, Brooke and Brandon from Northwestern Minnesota, married and dreamed of having a big family. Heartbroken and disappointed after years of unsuccessful fertility treatments, they
8 Things to Say Instead of “He’s so lucky to have you”
When your friends and family hear you’ve added a foster child to your family, there is a wide range of typical reactions. There are those that are less than supportive (Are you crazy? I read about a
Meet J | A happy boy who is always singing
J is a charming young boy who celebrated his tenth birthday this year. He has been in foster care since he was an infant and his foster mother jokes that he hasn’t stopped talking since he started.
