Tag: adoption
Heartbreak Stalked Us As We Struggled To Conceive – Then A...
Sometimes you have to make sacrifices to realize your dreams. You know it will be hard and you might wonder if it’s worth it...
Our Infertility Is Devastating – But It Means We Can Help...
Aaron and I had been married just over a year when we decided to start trying for a baby. Everyone told us to wait...
7 Of The Worst Things You Could Say To Adoptive Parents
Some years ago, one of my son’s schoolteachers learned she and her husband had successfully navigated an often-tortuous process and could become adoptive parents....
We Feared It Would Be Difficult To Adopt As A Same-Sex...
It’s a big thing for any couple to decide they want to be parents. To agree they’re committed enough and responsible enough to...
I Had To Adopt My Own Daughter – And Being Half...
It’s not often I talk about adopting my daughter, even though the day it became official was one of the best of my life....
We Care For Terminally Ill Children – Because They All Deserve...
Every baby, every child deserves to know love before they die. They deserve to be held, to know they are truly cared for, and...
Down Syndrome, Adoption, Seven Kids – They Weren’t In My Life...
If you’d told me 14 years ago that I’d have seven children, I wouldn’t have believed you. And if you’d said my future would...
The Adoption Scandal – How Some Parents Are Being Pressured To...
When a child is put up for adoption, we generally assume it’s because the parents had no other choice. The common belief...
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Ask The Parents – How Will I Cope When My Son Starts Nursery?
The first time you take your child to nursery or kindergarten is often bitter-sweet. While you’re proud to see them becoming independent and know...
What It’s Like To Discover Your Teenage Daughter Is Self-Harming
You never think self-harming will reach you. About three months ago, I took a phone call that would turn my life upside down. I was...
4 Surefire Signs of Toxic Parenting
“What if I’m a bad parent? What if I display all the signs of toxic parenting?” That’s a thought that haunts the mind of just...
Something For The Weekend – Rainbow Chicken Stir-Fry
If you need a break from rich, calorific food this easy chicken stir-fry is perfect. Low-fat doesn’t mean low-flavour, and the sauce means your...
12 Things Your Child Should Know Before Staying Home Alone
Can you depend on your child when it comes to completing homework, doing domestic tasks, or following instructions? If things don't go as planned,...
How To Spot And Treat ADD And ADHD In Your Kid
Do you worry that your kid may have a learning disability or that he or she seems more active or less able to concentrate...