October 26, 2012
by Maralee
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Much has been written about the things NOT to say to people in my world- what NOT to say to adopted kids, transracial families, foster parents, infertile women, etc. For the most part I am totally behind that, especially because … Continue reading
October 24, 2012
by Maralee
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To the Woman Who Gave my Son Life, This week we celebrate the sixth birthday of the little boy you gave birth to and who made me a mother. Last night he and I sat cuddled on the couch and … Continue reading
October 18, 2012
by Maralee
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Okay, I’ve written about how I have become a more relaxed parent and how I’m less judgmental of other parenting styles than I used to be. This is all true. This also might give you a false idea about what … Continue reading
October 15, 2012
by Maralee
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Today (October 15th) is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. It has been four years since the loss of our first baby and three years since the loss of our second (both were ectopic pregnancies). It was a heartbreaking experience, … Continue reading
October 9, 2012
by Maralee
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Some people are free-spirited, flexible, go with the flow types. And then there’s me. For me, I’ve got to think through my plan for the day, prepare myself, go through several worst case scenarios so I’m prepared for those too, … Continue reading
October 8, 2012
by Maralee
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Some days I’ve almost got it all together. And some days I drive 20 minutes from home before hearing something roll off the roof of the car and 8 hours later when I go to reach for our home phone … Continue reading
October 2, 2012
by Maralee
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Are you at the end of your parenting rope about some little behavioral quirk? I might be able to help. To start: You’ve got to have a child who is capable of some level of delayed gratification (probably older than … Continue reading
September 26, 2012
by Maralee
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I am so encouraged by how many people are starting to consider foster parenting. It can be a scary idea at first, especially with how foster kids (and even foster parents!) are portrayed in our society. A lot of the … Continue reading
September 17, 2012
by Maralee
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Things parents of toddlers hate: Recliners Anything within arms reach in the grocery store check-out aisle Incoming phone calls during nap time Fireplaces Light switches out of reach Light switches within reach That 10 minutes sitting in the exam room … Continue reading
September 12, 2012
by Maralee
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Learning how to motivate your child can feel like a huge exercise in futility. We can try our best with all kinds of sticker charts, prize boxes, candy rewards, etc. and still feel like we aren’t speaking our child’s language. … Continue reading