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Interracial couple comes face-to-face with racism in Lousiana

It's certainly hard to believe, for many of us, that in 2009 an interracial couple can be denied a license to marry. But, it is just another...
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Chris Rock's "Good Hair" documentary good for TRA parents to see

Chris Rock's new documentary/comedy "Good Hair" will be something for TRA parents to see--as long as you can handle the comedy of Chris...
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Teenagers desire to fit in can stir up emotions

For many people, being a teenager is a time for exploring independence as well as intense personal growth and development. Teens naturally begin to...
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If we don't talk about race, our kids may come to their own conclusions

Desire to raise colorblind children overshadowed by reality of racism Professor and researcher Birgitte Vittrup set out to see if children's shows...
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Bonding doesn't always happen right away

Bonding can take time for parents and children alike and expectations often need adjustments We've been raised to believe that we fall instantly in...
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Considering your child's family of origin

Helping your child frame their references to their first family is a healthy part of the adoption process.In the adoption world, it has become...
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"Back to School" can bring up adoption questions

You can help prepare your kids (and their teachers) for questions they may get As kids everywhere get ready to head back to school, families built...
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Artificial twinning

As you continue to build your family through adoption, artificial twinning may come up. As with anything, in the world of adoption, there are many...
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