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The right to be treated as interested and affected persons, not as pawns or possessions. The right to love each parent, without feeling guilt, pressure or rejection. The right to love, care, discipline and protection from both parents. The right not to be asked to choose sides or decide where they want to live. The […]

by Vicki Straughan, LMSW Our nation faces complicated political issues, dissenting world views, and the continuing war on terrorism. How these issues affect our families is paramount to parents. A parent’s desire to be proactive in caring for his children during this unprecedented set of circumstances is to be commended. Following are some guidelines for […]

The way we talk – and the words we use- say a lot about what we think and value. When we use positive adoption language, we day that adoption is a way to build a family just as birth is.  Both are important, but one is not more important than the other. Choose the following, […]