Perspectives on Challenged Family Building

This is the first in this series of posts on related challenging topics. There is an Introduction to the series. Seven topics are to follow (Part Two, Part Three, Part Four, Part Five, Part Six). There is a schedule at the end of this post.
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There has been an explosion in the information related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)! This is wonderful news for pre- and post-adoptive families—domestic and international. Pre-adoption, prospective families will definitely want to familiarize themselves with the long-term impact alcohol exposure can have on a child. Post-adoption, parents of children with FASD need support, resources, [...]

Living in Ohio offers great cities, beautiful countryside, diverse cultures, thrilling roller-coasters, Great Lake Erie and snow! This winter, we are privy to lots of snow! School cancellations seem never-ending! Parents—struggling, with challenging adoptees—are at their wits’ end!
 
This unexpected break from the world of academics generates many phone calls to the therapist. Yesterday, in a [...]