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Mardie Caldwell has helped thousands of couples build their families through adoption since 1986. She has dedicated her life and career to helping both birthmothers and adoptive families find each other, providing a safe and hopeful future for children. She is also committed to adoption ...
Regardless of the type of professional you are hiring, there are some essential questions to ask before committing to anyone. Most of these questions apply to both the hiring of atto eys, qualified adoption facilitators, social workers and private agencies. The book Adoption, Your Step by Step ...
The landmark day you became parents- it's pretty clear that the day of your adoption is not like any other day. It's the day you became a mother, your husband became a father, and your parents became grandparents. Your life is forever changed by your child and no other event will ever compare to ...
April is Sexual Assault Month Each month more than ten women of all ages and backgrounds contact our Adoption Center with the same experience - they have been victims of a date rape drug, and are now pregnant, with most women not knowing who got them pregnant. Just after Spring break, is a ...
It's only natural that we want to be "right" or feel that we are handling every situation to our best ability. But, the truth remains that it is not always the case. This becomes especially evident when we deal with people that are considered difficult, verbally aggressive, or just negative. ...
Regardless of the type of professional you are hiring, there are some essential questions to ask before committing to anyone. Most of these questions apply to both the hiring of atto eys, qualified adoption facilitators, social workers and private agencies. The book Adoption, Your Step by Step ...
In the recent months and years we have been faced with extreme issues of tragedy: " The attacks of 9/11 " The tsunami in Asia " The extreme floods in New Orleans. It is hard enough for us as adults to understand these tragedies; for children they can be extremely overwhelming. But children ...
Adoption has changed. The process that once seemed cold, secretive, and formal has been transformed. Sure, adoptive parents must still deal with waiting lists, reams of legal paperwork, visits from social workers. But the heartening truth is the entire process has become faster, less costly, ...
Eating right during your pregnancy is important, not only for the health of your unbo baby, but for your own health as well. If you are making plans for adoption, doing all you can to ensure your baby's health is essential. To give your baby the best start in life, you should begin eating ...
There are times when your parents may not be the easiest people in the world to talk with, and it is even worse if the subject of the conversation is something that you know will be upsetting. The important thing to remember is that if you are a pregnant teen, your parents are the people who are ...
With any pregnancy, there are three options: Parenting, Abortion, and Adoption. It is important to have all the facts about all of your options before you make a life-changing decision. Yes, this will be a decision that will change your life no matter which option you choose. Are you ready to ...
There are times when your parents are definitely not the easiest people in the world to talk with, and it is even worse if the the conversation is about something you know will be upsetting. Try to remember that if you are pregnant, your parents are likely the people in the best position to help you now as you work towards making responsible decisions. But how do I actually break the news? Choose a time when you will have complete privacy with your parents and you have thei
Why is it that guys seem so important to our happiness? They pretty much dictate our moods by their behaviors. When they flirt with us or pay attention to us, we are in great moods. But then if they don’t act the way we want or they are not paying attention to us, we feel bad about ourselves. When my boyfriend and I broke up, I felt so bad about myself. For weeks I couldn’t eat and was sad all the time. I kept thinking about what I could do to get him back. I was willing to d
So your girlfriend or wife just told you she is pregnant—now what? Maybe you two have not yet decided if you are going to parent the baby. Maybe you have discussed the idea of adoption. Even if you haven’t decided what you are going to do, this is not the time to avoid her or the pregnancy. No matter what parenting decision you make for the baby, she needs you to be there for her now. Just starting his final semester in college, Nate’s girlfriend Allie told him she was pregn
“I have had a boyfriend for over two years. He wants to have sex without a condom and says he will pull out before he ejaculates. The other day my boyfriend and I were fooling around a lot but we did not go all the way. He ejaculated near my vagina but that was it. Is it possible to get pregnant without having sex?” Well the first thing any doctor will say is…ANYTHING is possible. Basically if any semen was near your vagina, it is possible for you to get pregnant. It only ta
While there are early signs that may indicate pregnancy, some women may experience multiple symptoms while others experience no symptoms at all. Each woman will experience different symptoms and each pregnancy will be different as well. If you have reason to suspect that you may be pregnant, check to see how many symptoms of early pregnancy that you may be experiencing. Listed below are ten very common signs of pregnancy. If you are experiencing any combination of these symp
With any pregnancy, there are three options: Parenting, Abortion, and Adoption. It is important to have all the facts about all of your options before you make a life-changing decision. Yes, this will be a decision that will change your life no matter which option you choose. Are you ready to be a mom? Is your boyfriend ready to be a dad? Parenting is often seen as a great option, especially when your parents and your friends make promises to help. If you have support for y