December 15, 2018

Adoption and Parenting Reads of the Week

Hello! Mid-December, holy moly — where does the time go? We’re hoping you feel sane not stressed, (somewhat) rested not exhausted, and grounded rather than overwhelmed. And if you’re feeling a little rundown, remember to take care of yourself. You always have to put on your own oxygen mask first. 

In the meantime, enjoy some of our favorite reads of the week. You deserve it. 

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The case for charity, and how to give it. 

All the hot baby name trends for 2019. Muted colors and jewels, anyone?

Five ways to create a racially-affirming holiday for your transracial family. 

Helping your child deal with birth parent rejection. 

Why we took a leap into foster care. 

Inside one family’s journey from foster care to adoption. 

A wonderfully sweet eight-minute animated film. 

This woman miscarried. But the digital ads didn’t stop coming. 

10 ways to put more gratitude in your life. 

What happens when you let go of the holiday expectations you have for yourself?