In a recent article posted on the website A Cup of Joe, a reader asked, “As a white woman, can I adopt a black child?” While on the surface, it seems like this question should have a simple answer: if a child needs a home, what does race really matter? However, like all aspects of

Have you ever wondered why a specific behavior by your child drives you crazy? What do we as parents bring to the relationship that could be part of the problem? On a recent episode of the Creating a Family podcast, adoption professional Dawn Davenport talks about how a parent’s history with attachment and trauma impacts

Parents often dread the teen years, fearing rebellion, challenges, and hormones. Maybe it’s time to “flip the script” and look at this time in your adopted child’s life as an opportunity. Yeah, I know, easier said than done! Check out these tips to make talking about adoption easier. Tips for Talking with Tweens and Teens

Sean is a nature-loving, talkative, and curious eighth-grader who is always up for trying new things and exploring new places. He loves to learn random facts just about anything so he can share his knowledge with others. As a big sci-fi and fantasy fan, Sean loves just about any movie, book, or TV show in

February marks the start of Black History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions African Americans have made to this country and to reflect on the continued struggle for racial justice. Since you are never too young to learn about and celebrate Black history, we have compiled a list of nine must-read picture books for

We are thankful for the adult adoptees who share their experiences to educate and support us as we learn how to parent our adopted and foster children well. This guest post highlights thoughts from a member of the Creating A Family online community who has been a consistent advocate for centering the adoptee in adoption

Parenting a child with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) can be challenging. Your child’s behavior, lack of focus on tasks, and struggle to follow your family’s daily flow feel overwhelming and draining. What more can you implement in your home to ease the frustration and set your child up for success in his everyday life?

In our series, Behind the Desk, we’re catching up with some of the incredibly talented, dedicated, and caring individuals who help make everything our organization does possible. This month we’re excited to feature board member, Jamie Nabozny. As a father of four boys, Brandon (12), Juan (13), Val (14), and AJ (16), Jamie has firsthand