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Are You Ready for Transracial Adoptive Parenting?

December 6, 2022 by Creating a Family

Parenting an adopted child requires extra attention to issues you might not need when raising biological children. Additional layers exist when you are preparing to adopt a child of another

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

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Surviving and Thriving in the Holiday Season

December 1, 2022 by Creating a Family

We adults often lament how quickly the holiday season arrives and how fast it flies by us. We feel as if we’ve hardly had time to sit down and enjoy

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Filed Under: Adoptee Reflections, News

The Ultimate Social Media Guide

The Ultimate Social Media Safety Guide for Kids

November 30, 2022 by Guest Contributor

The following excerpt was pulled from a piece written by Octav Fedor for AntivirusGuide, published on September 12, 2022, read the complete original post here. It’s estimated that 60% of

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

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Home is Where: An Adoptee Shares Her Search for Identity

November 11, 2022 by Creating a Family

“Occasionally, we have the pleasure of sharing with you the thoughts of adult adoptees who are part of our community. We are thrilled to share this piece by Rosey Jones.

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Filed Under: Adoptee Reflections, News

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Staff Spotlight: Get To Know Becca Underhill

October 31, 2022 by Emily Cain

In our Staff Spotlight Series, we catch up with the talented, dedicated, and compassionate individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we’re featuring Becca Underhill, Education

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Filed Under: News, Staff Spotlight Series

2 Essential Tips to Avoid Triggering & Being Triggered By Your Kids

2 Essential Tips to Avoid Triggering & Being Triggered By Your Kids

October 14, 2022 by Creating a Family

Parenting our kids through challenging behaviors like lying, stealing, tantrums, or defiance can be exhausting and frustrating. When stressed, it’s hard to manage our emotions and theirs simultaneously. The challenge

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

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Caring for Others is this Family’s Guiding Force

October 12, 2022 by Guest Contributor

RJ Devick said when he and his wife, Teresa, started dating, he quickly realized they had very little in common. They grew up in vastly different parts of the United

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How to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month as a Family

October 4, 2022 by Emily Cain

“Hispanic heritage holds an indelible place in the heart and soul of our Nation, and National Hispanic Heritage Month reminds us that the American identity is a fabric of diverse

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Common Symptoms of Prenatal Exposure

Common Symptoms of Prenatal Exposure & What Parents Can Do About Them

September 27, 2022 by Creating a Family

This post was originally posted by Creating A Family on September 15, 2022, through the generous support of our friends at the Jockey Being Family Foundation, who share our vision to

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Filed Under: News, Parenting

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Meet Jamie: An Outgoing and Adventurous 10-year-old

September 1, 2022 by Emily Cain

Meet Jamie, an outgoing, adventurous, and caring fifth-grader. This naturally curious ten-year-old is always up for the challenge of learning new things. When there is something that Jamie doesn’t understand, she

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Filed Under: News

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