March 7, 2013
by Maralee
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Foster Moms, you have a hard job. I know you know that. Nobody gets into this thinking it will be simple and easy. We instinctively know it’s going to be a challenge to win the heart of a child who … Continue reading
January 24, 2013
by Maralee
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Two adoption truths: 1) Our entertainment culture is full of adoption references and adoption mythology. 2) Adoptees/Adoption advocates have different (and often conflicting) feelings about each one of them. When I first became a parent through adoption I was slightly … Continue reading
September 13, 2012
by Maralee
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I am an advocate for foster care. No, seriously. It is so beautiful to me how many of my friends have gotten their foster license probably just so I’d quit hassling them about it. I believe so strongly in getting … Continue reading
September 6, 2012
by Maralee
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Have you seen this article in its various forms running around the internet recently? It details how a study by the American Psychological Association determined working moms are healthier and happier than stay-at-home moms. This article gives the reasons why … Continue reading
September 21, 2011
by Maralee
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It has been amazing to me to see the things my kids pick up on and imitate. It has made me be so careful about the kinds of influences I expose them to. And most of the time I have … Continue reading