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New! Ask the Experts Marcy Axness' Expert Forum is open for your questions on adoption (emotional, developmental and spiritual issues), prenatal parenting, and parenting for peace.

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Having a biological child after adoption started by superbeans (Yesterday at 1:56 pm)	I think as long as you are open and affirming of all their... Yesterday at 8:06 pm by lauren	3	41
First foster placement - Need support/encouragment started by Ma Cactus (6/6/13 at 11:49am)	This is covered in another thread about an entirely different... Yesterday at 7:59 pm by swd12422	7	214
Trying to Adopt/Foster 2013 Chat Thread. started by MountainMamaGC (1/6/13 at 10:33am) 1 2 3…13	I know I don't post very often but I just wanted to share my... 6/17/13 at 10:07am by Dornmama	250	4,027
What do you tell an adopted foster child? started by Just1More (6/14/13 at 3:38pm)	I would recommend the book "Telling the Truth to Your Adopted... 6/16/13 at 10:55am by queenjane	4	98
Is it ever a good idea to separate siblings? started by Just1More (6/14/13 at 1:27pm)	I agree with the points marsupial-mom posted. However...we... 6/16/13 at 10:39am by queenjane	2	130
Not Sure I Can (or Should) Do It started by mamarhu (6/8/13 at 11:55am)	I am in a similar situation. And yet I have a different answer... 6/9/13 at 2:59pm by swd12422	1	148
Anyone else have a kid with RAD? started by MommyKelly (5/22/13 at 4:15pm)	There are different patterns of disturbed attachment: anxious,... 6/1/13 at 3:45am by lauren	7	260
new with questions about fostering and foster to adopt started by Sneezykids (4/28/13 at 2:35pm)	My daughter is my most recently adopted child, but the oldest... 5/28/13 at 8:58pm by queenjane	15	323
My adopted son went back to his bio family. started by krisnic (5/15/13 at 11:13am)	I just saw this! I will get you that info asap :) 5/28/13 at 7:23pm by MommyKelly	11	661
Foster/Adopt need advice PLEASE!!! started by kristinkarr (5/24/13 at 5:10am)	Hi Kristinkarr! Your fost/adopt preferences seem similar to... 5/24/13 at 8:23am by PoorUglyHappy	2	105
infertility research opportunity started by ashugoll (5/14/13 at 2:32pm)	Thank you very much. Please feel free to pass my information... 5/20/13 at 1:28pm by ashugoll	2	46
Nia Vardalos "Instant Adoption" started by Newbian Mama (4/11/13 at 10:34am)	I found parts of the book to be pretty funny. Though by the... 5/16/13 at 11:15am by superbeans	14	441
Holding food in mouth... started by Marcimama (11/7/12 at 10:43am)	It has been some time, but wanted to let you all know that she... 5/13/13 at 5:33pm by Marcimama	16	371
Ugandan and Rwandan adoption, for anyone who might be interested... started by tiffani (10/22/09 at 5:45pm) 1 2 3	Kelsey, I am in CO too and I would love to answer questions if... 5/13/13 at 5:28pm by Marcimama	40	6,569
Questions about relative adoption in NC started by Vallere (4/25/13 at 8:06am)	Your best bet would probably be to consult an adoption lawyer... 5/11/13 at 8:08pm by queenjane	3	97
Don't know what to do with 16 month old started by swd12422 (1/18/13 at 12:50pm) 1 2 3 4 5	That is so wonderful to hear!! (the nighttime stuff) 5/11/13 at 8:12am by lauren	98	2,395
Adoptive breastfeeding of child from Ethiopia story started by SundayCrepes (5/2/13 at 4:57pm)	Beautiful article. Thanks for sharing...actually made me cry! 5/7/13 at 1:27pm by tracyamber	1	116
When your child's birthmom parents, then places, then parents again started by CrunchyChristianMama (3/5/13 at 11:53am)	No advice, but empathy here, too. We have friends who are in... 5/3/13 at 2:07pm by swd12422	13	733
Nice adoption article Shonda Rhimes "How Adoption Changed Me" started by lauren (4/26/13 at 7:21pm)	I have to admit I'm not much of a TV person so I haven't seen... 4/28/13 at 11:49am by lauren	2	120
Step parent adoption home study started by asweetmommabear (4/16/13 at 9:03am)	Honesty is a good policy! Almost every situation I can think... 4/17/13 at 5:36am by lauren	3	135
Finalized! started by CrunchyChristianMama (4/3/13 at 8:12pm)	What a beautiful family. Congratulations. 4/16/13 at 10:02am by Polliwog	10	159
infertility research opportunity started by ashugoll (4/9/13 at 9:48pm)	I will try to do it this evening. I've had a lot of business... 4/11/13 at 11:21am by deborahbgkelly	3	49
Adopt Domestically, Internationally, or Have another kid. I'm really torn... started by sk8boarder15 (9/4/12 at 8:39pm) 1 2 3 4 5	OP - I don't mean to pry but did something terrible happen... 4/9/13 at 9:50pm by FlintDoula	80	2,279
Looking for book ideas for children, what are your kids favorites? started by sesa70 (3/31/13 at 2:32pm)	I've been requesting a ton of books from the library to... 4/7/13 at 6:43pm by sesa70	7	113
Formula feeding started by mama2annabelle (3/17/13 at 11:48am) 1 2	I don't want to debate this point much but soy is perfectly... 3/24/13 at 11:23am by marsupial-mom	20	504
Hosting an Eastern European Orphan started by Pepper44 (3/6/13 at 3:34pm)	The kids love being hosted and all beg to be chosen. Of course... 3/18/13 at 11:20am by Pepper44	3	241
Advice for a Foster Family started by mamarhu (3/2/13 at 11:25am)	I agree most with marsupial-mom. Please reserve judgment after... 3/17/13 at 7:47am by eyeamviolet	14	509
Is is possible for older parents without much money to adopt? started by kfillmore (3/15/13 at 10:38pm)	I sawyou are in Hawaii and wanted to tell you about this blog... 3/17/13 at 7:44am by fruitfulmomma	7	176
Fear and frustration started by kellannolin (3/5/13 at 8:33am)	We were too. A number of people told us we had no standing.... 3/16/13 at 10:32pm by marsupial-mom	7	337
Nursing an adopted infant started by Dornmama (1/17/13 at 5:39am)	I started nursing my adopted daughter at 6 hours of age. She... 3/15/13 at 10:55pm by SundayCrepes	13	524
Will this exclude us? started by RNmamax2 (2/20/13 at 11:07am)	(no title) 2/24/13 at 5:44pm by heatherdeg	2	328
help answer a few AP adoption questions? started by starling&diesel (2/10/13 at 1:49pm)	Just to chime in on the baby-wearing: we have had at least 5... 2/17/13 at 7:22pm by heatherdeg	18	373
Potential match, potential special needs started by swd12422 (9/28/12 at 1:14pm) 1 2	The doctor wanted him to be here longer to "settle in" before... 2/15/13 at 3:51pm by swd12422	31	847
tell me about the home study? why do some call it "invasive" started by Momma Aimee (12/7/12 at 8:23am)	thanks everyone 2/8/13 at 4:54am by Momma Aimee	16	758
Finalized! started by Smithie (1/1/13 at 8:56am)	Hey... at least you can admit it! Congrats. He's gorgeous... 2/6/13 at 8:47pm by heatherdeg	13	360
Finding the right family... started by ihavenoidea (1/10/13 at 6:35pm) 1 2	I am a birth mom. Try contacting... 2/5/13 at 5:22pm by pattimomma	20	790
New guardian in seek of advice... started by Adam1555 (1/19/13 at 12:59pm)	I am not a rewards/consequences type of parent, so my advice... 1/28/13 at 11:02pm by mamarhu	5	216
when im 18 can i adopt my 13 yr old sister started by brindeeboo (1/23/13 at 8:36am)	Is there anyone helping you and your grandmother? Case... 1/28/13 at 10:42pm by mamarhu	3	277
Other foster families what have you done re: setting up a room that might not be used for a long... started by Momma Aimee (12/6/12 at 1:12pm)	A pack and play would not be allowed in my county as a perm... 1/11/13 at 8:47am by christophersmom	9	468
Just wanted to stop in... started by thatgirliknew (10/21/12 at 5:57pm)	Thatnewgirl... welcome! Thank you for offering us your side of... 1/7/13 at 7:01am by sesa70	18	615
TTA (trying to adopt) Chat Thread started by Rainey Daye (2/24/12 at 1:49pm) 1 2 3…14	I can ask the agency whenever I want, about how many times our... 1/6/13 at 10:22am by MountainMamaGC	260	5,265
Finalized started by christophersmom (12/17/12 at 9:01am)	Congratulations :) 1/4/13 at 10:49am by beautifulnm	16	248
Is the situation with Russia and the adoption ban affecting anyone here? started by lauren (12/27/12 at 2:52pm)	This ban makes me so angry!! I conseed that there has been... 12/27/12 at 10:54pm by jenjj	1	275
How NOT To Drop The 'A Bomb' (The 3 Minute Adoption Etiquette Guide) started by adoptiongoddess (11/27/12 at 4:48pm)	Thanks for sharing it! 12/11/12 at 6:37pm by lauren	1	417
who has a great adoption via foster care blog to share (or one they love) started by Momma Aimee (12/3/12 at 1:22pm)	Life in the Grateful House I'm a Foster Pearls of Price Last Mom 12/10/12 at 9:56pm by kathteach	5	272
Where are the stickies??? started by queencarr (12/9/12 at 2:56am)	The stickies are still there in the top (tan) bar of the... 12/10/12 at 7:46pm by lauren	2	59
Adopting my foster-neice. started by piratemere (10/24/12 at 5:06pm)	Great news! I am so glad that the social workers in charge of... 12/7/12 at 6:37am by Smithie	16	502
opinions and thoughts please? reading list... started by Momma Aimee (12/3/12 at 9:14am)	i thought there used to be a sticky at the told of the... 12/3/12 at 9:17am by Momma Aimee	1	52
New here and so many questions! started by Purplegal (1/18/12 at 8:07pm) 1 2	My daughter thinks about and talks about her birthparents... 11/30/12 at 4:46pm by Smithie	22	749
Transracial Adoption started by mommyof1sofar (6/12/11 at 11:18am) 1 2	There is an excellent documentary I saw in Toronto this year... 11/30/12 at 2:06pm by sarajay	23	1,824