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“Yes” There are Positives for the Typical Kids!

Monday, January 11th, 2010

It is always great to get positive news! For adoptive families, it can be a ray of sunshine amidst a sometimes dark and dreary situation. It is especially nice for parents to know that, “yes”, your sons and daughters, developing “normally”, can and do come out of a difficult family situation with some great qualities!

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The American Orphan

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

He may wear the same popular brand names as your children. She may be a cheerleader like your daughter. He may like video games and hanging out at the mall or playing any type of ball. She may be into the latest hairstyles and texting her friends. You really can’t always tell an American “Waiting [...]

Deliberate Toddler Adoption

Monday, September 7th, 2009

Today’s post is taken from Toddler Adoption: The Weaver’s Craft. The author, Mary Hopkins-Best is our “guest Perspectives Press author” and thus, our “guest blogger.” Mary wrote Toddler Adoption in 1997 and since its completion it has been a favorite of adoptive families before and after the arrival of their toddler. Toddler Adoption is available [...]