“You can get killed just for living in your American skin.” These lyrics were sung by Bruce Springsteen in American Skin, a song about the 1991 death of a black
How to Make a Behavior Chart With Your Child
This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. The key to successfully implementing behavior charts is to help your child “own” the
Schooling Our Kids During the COVID-19 Quarantine
This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. “We are all on edge these days.” It’s a comment I’ve heard (and said)
Tips to Prepare Children for the Adoption of a Sibling
This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. April 10th is National Siblings Day. In honor of the joy and friendship that
Helping Our Kids Cope with Anxiety About COVID-19
This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. These are some strange and stressful days we’re facing, aren’t they? Many of us
Our COVID-19 Response
Due to the rapidly changing nature of the situation, we will continue to post updates to our website. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. This
Adoption Tax Credit 2019 Guide
This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. As we put the old year to rest and begin the new, our thoughts
Who Holds the Power in Adoption: Birth Parents or Adoptive Parents?
This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. The relationship between adoptive parents and birth parents is complicated for a number of
Help! My Newly Placed Child is Regressing on Sleep
This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. Developmental regression (going back to a younger way of behaving) is very common in
Tips for Finding an Adoption-Competent Therapist
This content was originally published by Creating a Family, the national infertility education and support nonprofit. Google does not feel like your friend right now. A quick search for “adoption
