Child Adoption

By Michael Russell There are varying laws and jurisdictions regarding adoption. A closed adoption prevents contact between the biological parents and the adopted person. An open adoption allows varying degrees of contact however, they are not legally enforceable and may be closed at any time. If a child's parents are no longer able to adequately care for them or single motherhood is considered unacceptable, as is the case in some countries, then... [Read More...]

Adoption and the Workplace

By Douglas Chalke Barb and Maxine work for a large corporation whose profit for the last quarter was $400 million. Both women are new moms, currently at home caring for their children. Barb will be at home for 52 weeks and will receive 85% of her regular salary. Maxine, on the other hand, is able to stay home for only 35 weeks during which she receives 55% of her usual salary. What's the difference? Barb is a biological mother; Maxine is an adoptive... [Read More...]

Great Organic Baby Gifts – Holiday Season 2008

Looking for a unique baby present this holiday season? An organic baby gift may be the perfect answer. Whether you are a new parent or a friend or relative of someone with a newborn, you want your gift to be special. By purchasing a baby gift made with organic materials, you can feel confident that your gift will be safe for the baby to enjoy without any risk of exposure to potentially harmful toxins. Did you know that traditional cotton is one of... [Read More...]

Pregnancy Week by Week – The Final Stages

By Brian G Potter A pregnancy is usually an expected happy event in a family, anticipated much like Christmas day to a young child, yet even so it is fraught with hormonal upheavals and emotions that affect the entire family. From before the moment a woman discovers she is pregnant to months after she delivers her body is being changed in many ways physically as well as emotionally and outside influence greatly affects the entire pregnancy. In the... [Read More...]