Helping Kids Cope with Separation and Divorce For children, divorce can be an especially sad, stressful, and confusing time. At any age, kids may feel shocked, uncertain, or angry at the prospect of mom and dad splitting up. They may even feel guilty, blaming themselves for the problems at home. While it’s normal for a...Read More

What kids really need to thrive When we first started talking about splitting up, our child was the main reason I told myself I couldn’t do it.  While I believed he’d be fine, I also suspected he’d be more fine if I were in a happy, intact marriage.  Sure, research shows that the vast majority of...Read More

What to expect from the adoption process and when your family finally comes together. When you’re preparing to adopt, the anticipation can be overwhelming. It’s a long journey: getting fingerprinted; going through a home study; choosing domestic, international, or foster adoption; putting your family profile or dossier together; then finally wondering what it will feel...Read More