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Marcie Pickelsimer is the adoptive parent of two boys from two different countries. She is a former English teacher who loves being a stay-at-home mom and a freelance writer. She lives in the Chicago suburbs in a beautiful old bungalow with her family and the obligatory black lab.

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Parenting your way, Thanksgiving dinners included

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When my husband and I adopted our first son we had grand plans; AJ would be well mannered, he would be as smart as...
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International adoption; issues to expect

Any child who lives in an institutional setting knows that it is a lousy place to live. Growing up with day care...
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Best slings for attaching in adoption

Babywearing is an important part of attachment and bonding for biological parents so why shouldn't it be an...
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Guatemala, moving ahead

For months my husband and I have been awaiting a phone call from our social worker telling us that our adoption case can now proceed to the next step....
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Happy Adoption Day or not?

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Friday was our son's third adoption day so we behaved as many adoptive families do, we celebrated. We have long...
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Confusion over Russian adoption suspensions

There is little, if any, tie to Chicago in this story; two agencies suspended for noncompliance and an agency under...
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Father grieving in death of adoptive child

Miles Harrison, the newly adoptive father of Chase Harrison, is currently in a private hospital. He collapsed when...
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Sterility in adoption; I'm an emotional wreck

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For the first time yesterday I felt very distant from my second son. He is still in Guatemala with his foster...
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