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The Blended Family
A family with biological children and adopted children faces a unique set of challenges. Do parents acknowledge the differences in the children and how they came into the family? How do they ensure that all of the children’s individual needs are being met? How do...
Adoption in the Movies
Many of our entertainment choices are escapist; we look for superheroes or geniuses that do things we cannot do and in scenarios that don’t match up with our ordinary lives. In the rest of our TV and movie choices, we love to see ourselves reflected in the screen or...
Father’s Day Gift Guide for the Adoptive Dad
Father’s Day will be here any second! Stumped on what to do for the adoptive dad in your life? We have some great ideas that are reminders of dad’s chosen child or children.We’ve also included a couple that the kids can create themselves. Check out our Father’s Day...
Kansas Summer Road Trip Ideas
Summer is well on its way! That means weeks of finding new activities for your kids to entertain and occupy them. Luckily, we’ve found some road trips in Kansas for your next great adventure. Your little bundles of energy will be excited by and educated on these...
Decorating the Bedroom of an Adopted Child
Whether you are anticipating a newborn or an older child, decorating the child’s room can be one of the most fun parts of becoming a new parent. Shopping for bedding, paint colors and wall décor can help you bond to the child. Older children will certainly have their...
Adoption and Discipline
There are so many theories on the best ways to discipline children, and adding in the adoption variable can sometimes make that more complex. Children who are adopted through the foster system or who have spent much of their lives in orphanages, especially abroad, can...