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One Inch of Grace
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Adoption, foster care, urban living for families
LATEST ARTICLES ( 80 )
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Dealing with Uncertainty
I hate uncertainty as much as anyone, and I like to be in control. This is probably why I lean towards a more rigid parenting style. Read more
Posted on 28 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Happy Anniversary
J and I celebrate our 8th wedding anniversary on February 19. A while back, BE drew us this anniversary picture. Other than the “two years married,” the... Read more
Posted on 17 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Detroit: A Biography
I’m always interested in the history of movements, places, and institutions, so after we moved to Detroit, I really wanted to learn more about the city. Read more
Posted on 14 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
It Finally Happened
Yes, it finally happened, the moment every adoptive parent anticipates, but dreads. The moment your child says he or she wants to live his or her first parents. Read more
Posted on 11 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
A Day Without a Mexican
Does anyone else remember the movie “A Day without a Mexican?” It came out almost 10 years ago, and on the surface, it was all about ethnicity and class. Read more
Posted on 08 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Here Come the Tween Years
The tween years are often defined as somewhere between 8 and 12, in which girls are “too old for toys, but too young for boys. Read more
Posted on 05 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Understanding Adoption History
Lately, I’ve been interested in the future of adoption and what can be done to fix the existing system. However, I hadn’t thought much about the history of... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Support the Massachusetts Alliance on Teen Pregnancy
Last month, I bought some Chloe and Isabel jewelry from Suz, who blogs at www.writingmywrongs.com. Each month, Suz donates a portion of her sales to a charity... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
A First Family Visit
About a week ago, we had visit with a member of the kids’ first family, one that they hadn’t seen in years. The kids experienced some anxiety about it, both... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
The Power and the Glory and Turtles
One of my favorite books is The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene. And, one of BC’s favorite books is Tiny Turtles. The book is about a turtle race and each... Read more
Posted on 26 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Foster Care and Broken Adoptions
I recently read this four-part series about broken adoptions in the U.S. foster care system. The article explains that in 1996, Congress passed the national... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
BCLC: Rejecting Positive Messages
Heather Forbes recently sent out her latest e-mail newsletter, and as always, she answered a reader’s question. Here’s the question: “My son had a terrible earl... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
“That’s When I Knew I Was Adopted”
My fellow NPR fans know that the “Story Corps” program is a great way to hear intimate stories from ordinary people’s lives. On my local NPR station, Story... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Detroit Puppet Art
Last weekend, J and I took the kids to Detroit Puppet Art to see “The Snow Queen.” The organization is located downtown and offers puppet performances, exhibits... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Adoption and Storytelling
When I was on LinkedIn a few weeks ago, I stumbled across this site called The Center for Digital Storytelling. The Center says its mission is to “surface... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Playing God
I’ve written before about this adoption issue in Spain. Apparently, from 1939 through the 1980s, at least 300,000 babies in Spain were stolen and placed for... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Promising Babies in Six to Nine Months
In a recent report, NPR explored how the Internet is changing adoption. The reporter interviewed a prospective adoptive couple, a traditional agency, and a... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING -
A Trip to the Detroit Public Library
I’m happy that my kids love the library, and they were anxious to visit our new library in Detroit. We finally got to go earlier this month and I was immediatel... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2012 FAMILY -
On-campus Resources for Foster Children
Michigan continues to make big improvements in the state’s foster care system, and the latest one involves college. Michigan Radio recently reported that The... Read more
Posted on 28 December 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING -
Happy Holidays
As an adult, I rarely get Christmas gifts anymore – it’s mostly about the kids now. But the last couple years, I’ve received two simple gifts that I’ll keep... Read more
Posted on 26 December 2012 FAMILY, PARENTING