Tag: adopted kids
7 Of The Worst Things You Could Say To Adoptive Parents
Some years ago, one of my son’s schoolteachers learned she and her husband had successfully navigated an often-tortuous process and could become adoptive parents....
We Feared It Would Be Difficult To Adopt As A Same-Sex...
It’s a big thing for any couple to decide they want to be parents. To agree they’re committed enough and responsible enough to...
I Had To Adopt My Own Daughter – And Being Half...
It’s not often I talk about adopting my daughter, even though the day it became official was one of the best of my life....
The Adoption Scandal – How Some Parents Are Being Pressured To...
When a child is put up for adoption, we generally assume it’s because the parents had no other choice. The common belief...
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9 Weird Pregnancy Food Cravings You Won’t Want To Try
Why do women get pregnancy food cravings? Theories range from the body needing more of a specific nutrient to it simply being down to...
How To Cope With Your Adult Kids Living At Home (Without Going Crazy)
The traditional way of things was for kids to grow up, finish school and leave home – either to go on to university or...
Why Won’t My Baby Stop Crying? A Guide To The Most Common Causes
There’s a reason newborns have a reputation for doing nothing but cry while they’re awake. Although they sleep a lot, it’s not uncommon...
We Care For Terminally Ill Children – Because They All Deserve To Live And...
Every baby, every child deserves to know love before they die. They deserve to be held, to know they are truly cared for, and...
Something For The Weekend – Rainbow Chicken Stir-Fry
If you need a break from rich, calorific food this easy chicken stir-fry is perfect. Low-fat doesn’t mean low-flavour, and the sauce means your...
Curious Kids: Why Do Things Look Smaller When Further Away And Bigger When Closer...
Why do things look smaller when further away and bigger when closer to me? – Elena, age ten, Haywards Heath, UK The easiest way to...