Category Archives: Adopted Teens

When Hate Hits

I really didn’t think I would be so deeply affected; after all we discuss bias, stereotyping, prejudice, and racism fairly often in this family. I also teach a class on transracial parenting to waiting and adoptive parents several times each … Continue reading

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On the Radio!

Join me for another “first.” On Monday, January 31st, I will be the guest on TogiNet Radio’s Adoption ~ Journey to Motherhood, hosted by Mary Beth Wells. The show covers topics and issues relevant to adoption: adoptive parents, birth parents, … Continue reading

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A Year of Milestones

Sometimes, when I can sit and think about what really is happening among my kids, I have an “Oh, wow!” moment. For me this often rivals an Oprah “Aha!” 2011 is weeks old and promises to be full of milestones: … Continue reading

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