Beth and Randall had some serious conversations about adoption in last night’s season premiere. Here’s what we’ve learned from them so far.
23
Jun
2017
7 Summer Activities for Kids
Memorial Day is just around the corner, marking the unofficial start to summer. Swimming pools open, school wraps up and long daylight hours allow for extra time outside. Your kids probably have a long list of things they want to do this summer. And while …
23
Mar
2017
For 10th anniversary, “Juno” returns for an L.A. live reading
Actresses Ellen Page and Jennifer Garner will reprise their roles in the comedic and honest film about a teenager choosing adoption.
17
Mar
2017
10 St. Patrick’s Day Recipes to Try with Little Ones
10 of the tastiest kid-friendly, St. Patrick’s-themed dishes for you to try with your kids!
2
Jan
2017
10 Ways to Entertain your Kids on a Snow Day
As a kid, snow days are magical. You get the day off from school, and there’s a blanket of white stuff that has completely transformed your world. As an adult, they can be a little less so. You know the realities of driving in that …
1
Nov
2016
Happy National Adoption Month!
November has finally arrived, which means it’s once again National Adoption Month! Many of our readers already know how special National Adoption Month is to members of the adoption triad – but if you’re new to the world of adoption, you can start learning about it right here.
Each year, National Adoption Month, sponsored by the Children’s Bureau, spreads adoption awareness, honors adoptive families and highlights newborns and children who are still waiting for permanent homes. Adoption Month is a great time for adoptive families, adopted children and birth parents to share their stories and celebrate the role adoption has played in their lives.
28
Oct
2016
Halloween Safety at Home and in the Neighborhood
Now that Halloween is just around the corner, you’re probably getting into the spooky spirit with family and friends. But whatever your plans are this year, it’s important to keep some basic safety tips in mind.
26
Oct
2016
How to Answer Your Child’s Toughest Adoption Questions
“Why is the sky blue?” “Why do giraffes have long necks?” “Why do I have to brush my teeth?” “Why do I have blue eyes?” If you are a parent, you’ve heard these and a million other “why” questions before. Children ask questions to figure out the world they live in. Some questions are easier to answer than others.
For children whose families were created by adoption, their questions may be tricky to answer. Their understanding of adoption is an ongoing process. Here is a list of common questions that adopted children ask, ranging from the basic preschooler inquiries to the more complex adolescent interrogations.
5
Oct
2016
It’s World Teacher Day
Today is World Teacher’s Day! This day was created in 1994 by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and is devoted to making time to address issues pertaining to teachers.
Teachers in some countries face problems that, us, as Americans, can’t fathom. But the United States has shown deep ambivalence toward the profession – we value teachers’ work, but sometimes don’t give them their due in salary or respect. So, while you may not be able to affect global change in one day, there are things you can do on October 5 (or every day) to help support teachers: