April 20, 2017
by Maralee
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If you are even just a casual reader of this blog, you know I am a strong advocate of having “The Talk” early and often with your kids. I know some parents are uncomfortable with that philosophy and I have … Continue reading
February 2, 2017
by Maralee
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In my last “Ask Maralee” post I addressed how my family has worked to build trust with our kids through the words we’ve used and how we talk to them. Today I want to address how we’ve used our actions … Continue reading
January 17, 2017
by Maralee
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Once I took a precious baby I was entirely smitten with to a pediatric neurologist. That neurologist spent a few moments with this infant and then told me “those kids are mean.” He went on to make some dire predictions … Continue reading
October 20, 2016
by Maralee
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So I read something the other day that bothered me. It bothered me a lot. This woman was describing how tough infertility was and how people kept telling her she could “just adopt” and she was offended by that. She … Continue reading
June 22, 2016
by Maralee
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I remember the emotional gut-punch I felt the first time I heard someone refer to adoption as “Plan B” when it came to God’s perfect will for their child’s life. I didn’t feel like a second rate parent. I didn’t … Continue reading
February 24, 2015
by Maralee
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I have six children. 2 are biologically related to me. 4 were adopted. 2 were c-sections. 2 were vaginal births. 2 I don’t know how they were born. 2 were breastfed. 1 was breastfed and bottle-fed. 3 were bottle-fed. 2 … Continue reading