Category: Missouri
Celebrating Adoptive Fathers
We wrote before about how to support your spouse through the adoption process, but with Father’s Day approaching, it’s time to talk about celebrating (and supporting) the adoptive dads. Whether the adoptive dad is a spouse or friend, we have some great ideas for how...
Celebrating Fathers of All Kinds in Kansas and Missouri
Father’s Day is fast approaching and that means it’s time to think about how to celebrate the fathers in our lives. Whether you are getting the entire family together with generations of fathers (and grandfathers) or keeping the celebration intimate this year, we have...Handling the First Summer as a New Adoptive Parent
Summer is often a tricky time for parents. Children are out of school and bored, the planned activities list is all done, and the budget is too tight for summer camps and vacations. Every year we post blogs throughout the summer with fun (and inexpensive!) ideas for...Spring Break Family Activities – Missouri
Spring break! Spring break! Can you hear the cheer of the students as they run out of school on a Friday afternoon, ready for the first big vacation of the year? With unusually warm bouts of weather this year, spring break might even prove to be a bit warm with...
Supporting Your Spouse During the Adoption Process – Part 2
Last week we posted a blog on supporting your spouse through the adoption process. We focused on activities you can do together, from exercising and prayer to relaxing baths and having fun. Be sure to check it out and we hope you find it helpful. This week, the focus...
Supporting Your Spouse During the Adoption Process – Part 1
Whether you are just beginning or are starting a second adoption process, stress and worry are part of adoption day-to-day process. Many people, even those who do not consider adoption, have heard tales of the struggle and the anxiety. Embarking on the adoption...
Adoption and Taxes
As January of 2017 kicks off and we all get back into our regular school and work routines, we are reminded that tax day isn’t too far away. As the W2s start to come in, it’s time to turn our attention to the complex tax law and adoption. Not a terribly exciting...
Parent Support Group Series, Kansas City
In September, we started a blog series to help bring parents, especially stay-at-home moms, together, city-by-city. We started with Wichita, Kansas then we reached out to those of you in St. Louis, Missouri. Now, we want to reach readers in Kansas City who may be in...