http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:50:00 -0700 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:50:15 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m8d9-School-Anxiety-Symptoms?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner  Many children have school anxiety, especially in August when they head into a new classroom with a strange teacher, new classmates, and sometimes even a bigger and more frightening school.A lot of children with hide their fears; masking them an... adoption school anxiety kindergarten Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:50:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m8d9-School-Anxiety-Symptoms?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m8d7-School-anxety-in-adopted-children?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner  Kindergarten (and school in general) anxiety is relatively normal (or so the experts say) because of the transition from preschool to the bigger grade school. Starting kindergarten is a major developmental milestone and for many parents and chi... adoption school anxiety kindergarten Fri, 07 Aug 2009 09:20:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m8d7-School-anxety-in-adopted-children?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Sleep-Tips-for-Adopted-Children?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner  Many parents have difficulties getting their children to sleep but adopted children come with their own host of problems. Parents are often bleary-eyed, caffeine jittered, desperate balls of nerves. Or, at least I was. And ALL I wanted was some... sleep Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:28:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m8d6-Sleep-Tips-for-Adopted-Children?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m6d6-Cup-of-Comfort-for-Adoptive-Families-is-a-blessing?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner   One of my writers over at Grown in My Heart has been published several times and her new book, A Cup of Comfort for Adoptive Families: Stories that celebrate a special gift of love hits bookstores in the next week. I was able to receive an adv... adoption review book Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:29:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m6d6-Cup-of-Comfort-for-Adoptive-Families-is-a-blessing?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Fathers-Day-gift-idea?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner photo from FamilyFun MagazineFather's love mowing the lawn, right? How about giving them a break for a few weeks?One of my neighbors in our previous home actually hired a lawn service to mow the lawn for one full month as the family's father's day gi... Father's Day gift idea family fun Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:30:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Fathers-Day-gift-idea?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Kidman-adoption-rumor?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner  Nicole Kidman and husband Keith Urban, both citizens of Austalia, have apparently been looking into adopting a baby from Vietnam. A representative for Kidman, has told the Daily News that this report is not true. However,  Dang Minh Dao, d... adoption nicole kidman keith urban Wed, 03 Jun 2009 08:31:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m6d3-Kidman-adoption-rumor?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Sleep-and-the-Adopted-Child?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner  Studies indicate that 30 percent of all children have sleep problems. And anecdotal evidence suggests that sleep disturbances are more prevalent in adopted children than biological children, according to Todd Ochs, M.D., a clinical instructor o... adoption foster care abuse anxiety developmental delay sleep Wed, 27 May 2009 13:33:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m5d27-Sleep-and-the-Adopted-Child?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m5d24-Orphan-the-movie-boycott?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner   On July 24, Warner Bros. is releasing a horror/slasher film titled "Orphan" (http://orphan-movie.warnerbros.com). I've watched the trailer several times (horrific, I know). But the trailer is so heartbreaking. Just the message i... adoption orphanage celebrity domestic adoption movie orphan boycott Sun, 24 May 2009 09:50:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m5d24-Orphan-the-movie-boycott?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Florida-to-recognize-Gay-adoption?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner  Florida must now recognize gay couples' adoptions granted in other states even though Florida law denies granting gay adoptions. In a lesbian custody case (each woman gave birth to a child and then legally adopted the other child), the final de... gay FLorida lesbian Mon, 18 May 2009 18:30:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m5d18-Florida-to-recognize-Gay-adoption?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Celebrity-adoptions-and-the-adoption-standard?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner Save the Children and Unicef both believe that children are better off in their home countries. Save the Children has gone so far as to say that international adoption can actually  "exacerbate the problem it hopes to solve...the very exist... adoption guatemala celebrity international adoption Madonna Malawai birthfamily Mon, 11 May 2009 19:45:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Celebrity-adoptions-and-the-adoption-standard?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Mothers-Day-crafts?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner  Mother's Day is this weekend...and I still have not had time to get a good pedicure! Whether your little ones want to make a Mother's Day craft for Grandma, their Foster Moms, for you, or for their Birth Mothers, here are some fabulous craft id... foster care birthmother mother's day Wed, 06 May 2009 19:47:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m5d6-Mothers-Day-crafts?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Birthmothers-Day?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner   Birthmother's day was last weekend, a day that slipped by unnoticed in our home. It shouldn't have but it did. Why? Because we honor our children's birthmother's on Mother's Day because they are their mothers. Do I necessarily want to "s... birthmother birthfamily mother's day Tue, 05 May 2009 19:29:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Birthmothers-Day?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m5d4-Birthfather-appears-in-Madonna-adoption-case?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner  A Malawian man has now come forward stating that he is the biological father of the 4-year-old girl whom Madonna is trying to adopt. Although he has yet to actually meet the child he has stated that he can care for her himself and would like fu... adoption Madonna Malawai Mon, 04 May 2009 13:38:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m5d4-Birthfather-appears-in-Madonna-adoption-case?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m5d2-How-to-write-a-birthparent-letter?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner Almost two years ago we were in the process of adopting from Guatemala when our agency told us that Guatemala just would not happen and we should consider adopting domestically. They also suggested that we write a birth parent letter. As a writer I&n... birthmother birthfamily letter domestic adoptio Sat, 02 May 2009 07:03:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m5d2-How-to-write-a-birthparent-letter?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Malawi-Madonna-and-mahem?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner  Madonna is pretty savvy at getting her way. She convinced judges to bend rules for her several years ago when she adopted her third child, David Banda. This time she may not be so lucky.People Magazine reported today that the  head of the ... adoption Madonna Malawai Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:33:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Malawi-Madonna-and-mahem?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Medical-Issues-in-Guatemala-Adoptions?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner  Although children available for adoption in Guatemala are placed into fosters homes for much of the first part of their lives they are not without risk for medical issues. I would be remiss if I did not at least touch on the medical status of G... international adoption medical developmental delay parasites TB anemi Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:33:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Medical-Issues-in-Guatemala-Adoptions?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Adoption-Tip-Family-Support?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner Adoption is difficult. No one has ever said it was easy. It is a long, difficult process but the end result is rewarding, as a family is created.One of the best things to do as a family (even before adopting a child) is to find a network of friends a... adoption baby anxiety activities "Food for Healthy Families" Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:05:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Adoption-Tip-Family-Support?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Adoption-Tips-Avoid-a-Domestic-Scam?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner Adoption scams are very real. In fact, we have all heard the story of the perfect adoptive parents being taken for thousands of dollars by a swindling birth mother (or one that is not even pregnant). It does not often happen anymore, especially when ... adoption domestic adoption Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:04:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Adoption-Tips-Avoid-a-Domestic-Scam?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Make-your-own-sensory-toys?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner Its easier than you think to create a Tactile Sensory Diet in your own home, especially during the summer. And, the best part is...it can be completely free and/or cost effective with the use of normal household objects. But, I have to admit...I ha... sensory integration special needs toys Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:03:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Make-your-own-sensory-toys?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Adoption-Names?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner  When we decided on Gus's name we thought that it would be the perfect name to suit him. We kept a portion of his birth mother's name (and of course, his) and made it his first name. It was perfect. It is different. It is part of who he is.... baby names Wed, 29 Apr 2009 21:01:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-478-Adoption-Examiner~y2009m4d29-Adoption-Names?cid=exrss-Adoption-Examiner