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Kids and Technology: Setting Boundaries
Technology changes so quickly today; it can be hard to know when enough is enough. A half hour of TV was a common rule when 30-something parents were kids. What happens now when kids can leave the TV and go directly to a laptop, tablet or smartphone? Let’s look at...
Adoption and Debt?
So you’ve decided to adopt. Maybe you’ve already spent tens of thousands of dollars on infertility treatments. Maybe you aren’t a big planner and haven’t socked away 30 grand to pay for an adoption. Maybe you and your spouse are just starting out and haven’t had a...
From Infertility to Adoption
Like so many adoptive families, you may have struggled or are currently struggling with infertility. How do you know when it’s time to quit fertility treatments and make the decision to adopt? When will you be ready? The common consensus is that you’ll never “know”...
Talking About Adoption at School
As an adoptive parent, is the back to school season stressful? Are there anxieties that come up around your child in the classroom, with a new teacher and new classmates? Hopefully we can set your mind at ease and provide some advice on how to handle this time of...
Family Road Trips in Missouri
Summer is winding down, but there’s still time to have fun and make some great family memories. We recently posted some ideas for a Kansas road trip. But for Missouri folks, you don’t even have to venture outside of the Show Me State to have a fun trip. We’ve got the...
New Books about Adoption
In the first half of 2015, we’ve already been gifted with many different books on adoption from many different perspectives. If you’ve been looking for a new take on adoption and family, keep on reading! All links below are affiliate links to Amazon. Books for...