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Category Archives: Adoption columns
Adoptive mother: Balancing structure and free play
I’m happy to report that my son has been in kindergarten now for 2 weeks and there have been no reports of behavioral issues from his teacher as of yet. In fact, my son seems to be a model student. (Knock … Continue reading
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Adoptive mother: Unknown territory
My son will be 5-years-old in 19 days and will be exiting preschool forever by summers end. I am anxious to begin this new phase of our lives with our son which is not a foreign feeling to many other parents getting … Continue reading
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Adoptive mother: My defiant child
I’ve been quiet over the last five months because of issues that have come up with our son that I’ve been struggling to share. Most of what I’ve shared on my blog has shown a positive light on our whole adoption experience; it … Continue reading
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Adoptive mother: Tough parenting moments
Most days I love being a parent, however, like most anything in life, there are days that I ask myself the question, “Am I really cut out for this?” Yesterday, in particular I was asking myself that of being a … Continue reading
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Adoptive mother: You know me
The other day while getting into my car, my four-year-old was messing around and taking his sweet old time, in other words he was being his typical self and was up to his usual antics. Getting my son into the … Continue reading
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Adoptive mother: Reconnecting with family via adoption
When you live 3000 miles away from your family for more than a decade with little to no ongoing contact with your extended relatives, relationships tend to suffer. Closeness you might have felt at one time toward a person begins … Continue reading
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Birthmother: Eight years and counting
By Birthmother – Today is May 11, 2015. My first child, Catherine, will reach 8 years of age in August. My second child will be turning 4 this very month. These children are both fully and undeniably planted in their … Continue reading
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Adoptive mother: Fearful of being open
In preparation for launching my blog I talked with close family members and friends about going public with these columns and to my amazement, the fear that many people associate with the mere concept of open adoptions has come to the … Continue reading
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Adoptive mother: Accepting without blame
My 3 ½-year-old son is squarely in his toddlerhood. He is at the age where he is super cuddly, sweet and playful; he gives the best hugs and kisses; he’s super fun to play with and chase; and he is … Continue reading
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Adoptive mother: Clearing up misconceptions
There are two reasons why I am writing columns back and forth with Lizzie, our son’s birthmother. The first is to understand what Lizzie thinks and feels in certain situations because I believe this knowledge will help me be a better … Continue reading
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