Category Archives: In the News

Global-Mindedness and Action

“The people of the world see each other and can protect each other.” ~ Jason Russel, “Kony 2012″ Joseph Kony has been the hot topic in our car-conversations since last week. At the constant urging of my kids I watched the … Continue reading

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The Adoption Interview Project

This past September I presented “Tips from the Trenches: Finding Middle Ground in Open Adoptive Parenting” at the Open Adoption Symposium: Realities, Possibilities and Challenges in Richmond,VA. I had a lot of time to converse with other professionals, adoptees, birth … Continue reading

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So What

In our family you never know what’s going to be up for discussion. Any topic is fair game, so Mark and I have learned to be ready to field questions and comments on anything from oral sex to how long farts … Continue reading

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