By Maralee Bradley Foster Mom, it’s okay to ask about Race
When my husband and I decided to adopt, we knew we were becoming a transracial family. During the lengthy wait…
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When Trust Must be Taught
I remember the wonder I felt when my son Joel was a tiny newborn and I realized just my presence…
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When You Hate Hope
When we lived in Tennessee the winters were much milder than the midwestern ones I grew up with. Sometimes this…
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By Megan Blazek When Parenting Gets Scary
A few mornings ago, my 5 year old was at the bathroom door asking for chocolates, a frequent request when…
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So you want to adopt from foster care
When people tell me they are considering adoption as a way to grow their family, I encourage them to consider…
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My Big Announcement!
I have a big announcement to make! Drum roll please….we’re expecting baby #3! Apparently, this is all going to be…
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The Unseen Child
Sometimes those commercials are just too much for me. You know the ones--- maybe they're trying to motivate you to…
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Calculating Your Worth
2015. A number that brings with it a lot of focus on other numbers that are important to us. This…
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“Foster Child” Doesn’t Mean “Unwanted Child”
Our first fostering experience was a baptism by fire into the world of child welfare. It was a NICU infant.…
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The “Real” Mom
I'll admit I was shocked when I heard my son use the word "real" to talk about a biological relative.…
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By Dotti Gramke An Honored Houseguest
Babies need love. This is a simple concept that most everyone agrees with. A baby needs to be held, fed,…
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Unexpected Blessings
When my husband and I first decided to pursue foster care, I was going into it with a strong desire…
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