Adoption / Foster Care: 12 Days of Christmas Preparations: A Well Planned Respite Weekend

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12 Days of Christmas Preparations: A Well Planned Respite Weekend Dec 13th 2012, 09:00 Photo © Carrie Craft, licensed to About.com, Inc. The Guides on are a creative and kooky group and we're playing off of the song, The Twelve Days of Christmas in an effort to help you get ready, because yes, Christmas is only twelve days away. How did that happen? I thought I'd focus on the 12 Days of Christmas Preparations. On the first day of Christmas Preparations my true love gave to me A well planned respite weekend. Read More about what it means to have a "well planned respite weekend." If you've ever had one that wasn't - you'll know the difference! More: Read the Entire "12 Days of Christmas Preparations" Series Check out these other Twelve Days of Christmas Blogs. It's sure to be a fun count down as other Guides add a special flair to a traditional Christmas classic. 12 Days of Handmade Baby Gifts The 12 Days of Christmas: Getting Closer, Day One 12 Days of Christmas Countdown for Working Moms 12 Days of Holiday Merriment for Families with College Kids 12 Days of Christmas Sanity for Single Parents: Day 1 The Twelve Days of Christmas Printables: Special-Needs Carols 12 Days of Christmas Coloring, Day 1 12 Days of Christmas for Babies

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Adoption / Foster Care: Winter Hair Care for African American Hair

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Winter Hair Care for African American Hair Dec 10th 2012, 14:00 Mahisha Dellinger, the founder of CURLS, has written several articles to help educate foster and adoptive parents in the care and styling of African American or Biracial hair.  This information is especially important during the winter months as the harsh weather impacts skin and hair.  As foster or adoptive parents we are often called upon to step outside of our own culture to raise and care for a child.  Here are a few of Dellinger's articles: Caring for Your African American or Biracial Child's Hair Top Black Hair Care Tips for Foster or Adopted Children African American Winter Hair Care

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Adoption / Foster Care: Adoptive Parents Are New Millionaires Thanks to Powerball

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Adoptive Parents Are New Millionaires Thanks to Powerball Dec 2nd 2012, 23:18 Mark and Cindy Hill of Missouri were shocked to learn that they were one of two winners of the biggest Powerball jackpot to date, $587.5 million. The couple adopted their daughter from China five years before and in recent interviews have shared that they are now considering adopting again. If you won a large amount of money - what would you do to help the adoption community? Would you adopt a child internationally or lobby for adoptee rights? Would you go all Madonna and help a whole nation in Africa or donate large sums of money like the Jolie-Pitts? How could your windfall help foster children? Click "comments" below and share. SOURCE: Dearborn Couple Claim Missouri's Largest Jackpot - $293.7 Million

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Adoption / Foster Care: New Articles for November 2012

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New Articles for November 2012 Nov 29th 2012, 23:19 This month I focused on foster and adoptive parent training classes. I explained the purpose of the classes as well as why it seems to take so long to become a licensed foster parent. I also am beginning to research the different curriculum that is used around the world to train foster and adoptive parents. What class do you have to take to become a foster parent or adoptive parent in your area? Suggested Reading/New Articles and Features: What Is the Purpose of Foster and Adoptive Parenting Classes? The Importance of Connections for a Child Why Does Licensing Take so Long if There is Such a Need for Foster Parents? What Can I Expect at Foster and Adoptive Parent Classes? Maintaining Relationships Between Past Foster Parents and Foster Children What Is the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006? What Is Foster and Adoptive Parent Training Class PRIDE? What Is CORE Training for Resource Families?

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Adoption / Foster Care: Please Share and Take Our Poll - How Often Do Your Children Discuss Their Adoption?

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Please Share and Take Our Poll - How Often Do Your Children Discuss Their Adoption? Nov 27th 2012, 19:05 Do Your Kids Discuss Adoption? The holidays seem to bring up emotions for everyone, including children. When it comes to your home, Do Your Kids Discuss Adoption? Does the holiday season seem to intensify the discussions or do your children talk about their birth family equally all year round? Perhaps your child doesn't talk about the subject at all. Please, take a moment and select from the options below. Often - almost daily. Only around holidays, birthdays, or other anniversaries. Weekly. Once a month or so. Hardly ever - I have to bring it up. NEVER! View Results Suggested Reading: Helping Your Child Talk About Adoption Creative Ways to Communicate Using a Journal for Children Let's Talk About It: Adoption

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Adoption / Foster Care: Start Now and Prepare Your Children and Family for the Holiday

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Start Now and Prepare Your Children and Family for the Holiday Nov 20th 2012, 08:00 Holidays and big family gatherings are tough situations for introducing your foster or newly adopted children to the extended family. Your extended family may feel uneasy about your choice to be a foster/adoptive parent in the first place. Meeting the child may help this situation or confirm their fears. Here are 7 Ways to Prepare Yourself, Your Family, and Your Foster Child for Thanksgiving. And remember - if you're going to be visiting a home that doesn't regularly host children or you know your kids are going to be bored - pack up a few craft supplies and have the kids make these hand print turkeys. These could be cute gifts for birth family in an adoptive or foster situation. Most parents love gifts that mark their child's stages of growth. Select a project below and find simple to follow instructions. - How To Make a Simple Hand Print Turkey - How To Make a Double Handprint Turkey - How To Create a Turkey With Handprint Feathers

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Adoption / Foster Care: Today Is National Adoption Day!

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Today Is National Adoption Day! Nov 17th 2012, 08:00 Today, November 17, 2012, marks the 13th year for National Adoption Day. Through the help of adoption professionals, child advocates, judges, and attorneys, thousands of children in foster care will finalize their adoptions and become part of a permanent home and family. I hope that this National Adoption Day is as successful as the year before. Reports are hoping that 4,500 children from foster care will enter into their forever home today. If you are one of those families, don't forget to spread the good news with an awesome adoption announcement! How are you celebrating National Adoption Day?

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