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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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What was your FAS or RAD child like as a baby? started by LessTraveledBy (10/7/11 at 10:21pm)	You can diagnose FAS by facial features. The problem is with... 10/24/11 at 6:00pm by queenjane	8	687
teaching appropriate dress started by MrsH (9/17/11 at 8:30pm)	As always, I appreciate the responses. There is so much... 10/23/11 at 6:25pm by MrsH	12	623
i will soon be 18 and want to adopt my 12 yrs old sister started by Lanlgeybaby (10/20/11 at 10:08am)	I was hoping to merge these two threads, but can't seem to... 10/23/11 at 5:27am by lauren	12	403
Considering becoming a foster parent started by BinkieFinder (10/19/11 at 10:43pm)	I've fostered four children and only one has left my home, a... 10/19/11 at 11:39pm by queenjane	1	154
How to Support an Expectant Mom started by CrunchyChristianMama (3/22/11 at 9:56am) 1 2	Sorry, just noticed that his is an older thread. You've... 10/18/11 at 12:14pm by Myridian	23	1,430
Adoptive Nursing with older baby started by Marcimama (10/11/11 at 11:34am)	Which forum are you talking about? asklenore? I've been on so... 10/16/11 at 11:33pm by SundayCrepes	5	249
foster parenting when your own child is explosive? started by Tuesday (10/5/11 at 5:50pm)	I think it has its advantages and disadvantages like any kind... 10/16/11 at 9:23pm by kathteach	5	262
Post-finalization - starting a new page & first mom name started by Momma Molly (7/31/11 at 5:39pm) 1 2	that's good thinking. 10/16/11 at 12:04pm by Mom31	30	1,531
Milk Sharing with adoptive mama started by dovey (10/10/11 at 7:43pm)	No, we're near the university. In the summer the NW group... 10/15/11 at 8:37pm by SundayCrepes	10	196
Kinship Adoption Questions started by mama2myangels07 (10/6/11 at 5:34pm) 1 2	So they do. And if they care about finding the right family... 10/15/11 at 4:06pm by Smithie	32	584
Any near-relative adoptions here? started by IzzyTheTerrible (9/24/11 at 3:26pm) 1 2	It's true, there's a considerable amount of shame involved,... 10/15/11 at 11:57am by IzzyTheTerrible	35	816
Transtioning question started by Marcimama (8/26/11 at 10:13pm)	Thank you! I love how as you get to know someone better and... 10/7/11 at 11:50am by Marcimama	8	532
what to get him tested for once home? started by rachie (9/29/11 at 11:21am)	He's on anti-seizure meds (and they just upped his dose - they... 10/5/11 at 12:22am by rachie	9	281
Keepsake hand casts plaster or clay? started by eyeamviolet (9/29/11 at 8:42am)	Try using sculpey (you can buy it at most craft stores, art... 10/3/11 at 7:13pm by RedOakMomma	5	367
New to fostering and wondering how crunchy mamas handle certain things.... started by swd12422 (9/24/11 at 6:35pm)	Eeek. I just re-read my post and see what you mean. I've... 9/28/11 at 12:08pm by heatherdeg	10	402
Maybe a stupid question started by SimplyRochelle (9/24/11 at 8:11pm)	I think talk with your social worker but this is good advice.... 9/28/11 at 8:28am by christophersmom	5	206
Foster-adopt reading recommendations? started by want2bepapa (9/27/11 at 6:09am)	I've had a fairly positive adoption-from-foster care... 9/27/11 at 10:12pm by queenjane	6	221
When did TPR happen? started by cdmommie (9/16/11 at 6:01pm)	In NC they have 30 days to appeal. My current FD they keep... 9/26/11 at 4:35pm by christophersmom	9	817
Possibel Trigger: Abuse, infant, what happens next? started by MacKinnon (9/18/11 at 9:52pm)	My XH assaulted my son when he was 5... no broken bones, but... 9/26/11 at 4:23pm by Mummoth	8	538
feeling a tad resentful... started by leilamom (8/22/11 at 1:06pm)	A few times over, actually because even if you know that... 9/24/11 at 7:33pm by heatherdeg	15	905
Home birth and foster care started by caraloveschuck (7/23/11 at 3:31pm)	Well, in my state, homeschooling and vax exemption were legal,... 9/23/11 at 7:58pm by heatherdeg	10	1,583
Bio mom wants to borrow baby? started by BubblingBrooks (9/20/11 at 4:26pm) 1 2	both parents are adults, and normally they do not object. It... 9/23/11 at 7:19pm by BubblingBrooks	25	1,018
I May See DD's Birth Mother Tomorrow started by Polliwog (9/21/11 at 6:56am)	Hmmm. Maybe a tree isn't the best plant to use. :) Some... 9/23/11 at 9:21am by CrunchyChrist...	4	220
Writing a personal reference for foster/adopt family started by amyx4 (9/13/11 at 9:02pm)	I wrote one for a friend last year. I googled adoption... 9/20/11 at 8:14am by christophersmom	7	1,227
HELP - potty training foster daughter started by DesertSunsets (8/7/11 at 10:32am)	Some posts were removed earlier in the thread due to multiple... 9/18/11 at 6:46pm by lauren	18	1,387
Official Introduction started by yansmommy (9/8/11 at 9:06pm)	WOW. Congratulations! 9/18/11 at 3:10pm by Smithie	6	180
anyone in an open adoption move soon after placement? started by sesa70 (9/7/11 at 9:43am)	Have you discussed it with the birthparents yet? 9/16/11 at 10:54pm by Mom31	8	509
Fascinating article on Korean adoption started by RedOakMomma (9/14/11 at 6:17pm)	I will bookmark this to read for sure when I have a chance. ... 9/15/11 at 8:30am by CrunchyChrist...	1	299
Adopting Siblings...Advice Please started by lamamax3 (9/2/11 at 10:24pm)	You wouldn't be able (in most cases) to get subsidy if the... 9/9/11 at 3:11pm by Polliwog	6	513
Breastfeeding my adopted toddler?? started by cheerma (8/10/11 at 11:16pm)	I'm so glad to see adoptive moms who are nursing their... 9/9/11 at 2:29pm by carol7906	7	1,310
International Adoption Moms: Finding birthparents through facebook started by RedOakMomma (8/31/11 at 5:14pm)	Diane - I'm pretty sure you can get a name from either the... 9/8/11 at 1:28pm by SpottedFoxx	10	562
Starting the foster care process, and already starting to nest! started by swd12422 (9/2/11 at 3:37pm)	My first little girl was not drug exposed. We had said... 9/5/11 at 8:32pm by christophersmom	5	339
Question regarding transfer of custody. started by Kai Madre (9/5/11 at 11:55am)	Are you doing it with the parents permission? How did the MIL... 9/5/11 at 12:11pm by Mylie	1	252
Did you get to make any decisions in the hospital? started by WifeMomChiro (6/25/11 at 9:33pm) 1 2 3 4 5	... healthy and whole and happy? I highly doubt the birthmom... 9/4/11 at 5:43am by Mom31	95	5,495
New here and have ?'s about Methadone started by Harlow (8/4/10 at 3:16pm)	There is no reason in the world that anyboby needs to no that... 9/4/11 at 4:30am by pollyanna74	9	1,760
Home studies and "crunchy" parenting started by loveandkindness (9/1/11 at 8:32am)	Just a word on pets and international adoption: depending on... 9/2/11 at 7:45pm by Diane B	6	507
Help with my niece/mother-in-law, and uncertainty. started by Kai Madre (7/25/11 at 3:44pm)	Thank you all for your reasoned and to the point responses. ... 8/28/11 at 1:31pm by Kai Madre	6	1,693
Transitioning our first placement to our home! started by Abarat (8/22/11 at 4:06pm)	Thanks for sharing. Our dd is about 9 months older than your... 8/25/11 at 9:18am by LessTraveledBy	6	562
We are flying Sept. 11th to go get him!!! started by rachie (8/23/11 at 8:29am)	Best wishes for a safe trip and a wonderful family time. 8/24/11 at 6:12pm by lauren	3	602
New to fostering, questions about Step-son started by leilamom (8/15/11 at 10:55am)	I just finished the foster classes and homestudy process and... 8/23/11 at 10:03pm by yansmommy	2	719
Hurrah for wonderful firsts! started by Smithie (6/14/11 at 1:31pm) 1 2 3	New thread here. 8/20/11 at 5:23am by Smithie	57	3,638
Decisions....3 boys 5 and under? started by Abarat (8/2/11 at 9:43am)	Ain't that the truth! It takes me forever to just get out of... 8/10/11 at 4:33pm by queenjane	19	1,185
Foster Parents: How much info do you get after court hearings? started by cdmommie (7/14/11 at 6:49pm)	Same for where I live. I got a copy of their "plans" and have... 8/10/11 at 12:52pm by christophersmom	13	1,652
Getting Tired After 32 Months started by illinoisgranny (6/19/11 at 8:15pm)	My experience tells me that this kind of thing happens more... 8/9/11 at 6:55am by marsupial-mom	8	1,592
Visit with the former foster family this week started by sagewinna (8/3/11 at 8:33pm)	It's so hard on the ears! lol Well, yesterday was not so... 8/5/11 at 12:04pm by sagewinna	2	954
Parent Coach? started by eyeamviolet (8/3/11 at 11:29am)	There's a wonderful parenting coach in the KC area (obviously... 8/4/11 at 6:33am by CrunchyChrist...	4	935
Very confused started by CarlyPar (7/16/11 at 12:11pm)	You might want to read about Westermarck Effect. (Yeah, it's... 8/3/11 at 12:41pm by kama'aina mama	7	1,628
local relatives and name changes started by alwayslearning66 (7/27/11 at 11:42am)	We live in a sparsely populated, rural community where in a... 8/2/11 at 6:03am by IncompetentHo...	5	1,148
We're matched started by BeckC (6/8/11 at 4:33pm) 1 2	Congratulations!!!!!!!! 8/2/11 at 5:58am by christophersmom	25	1,748
I'm new here started by Momlette (7/28/11 at 12:55pm)	Hi Momlette and welcome. You landed in the Adoption forum so i... 8/1/11 at 7:33pm by lauren	2	1,081