When I was without children, I was invincible, or at least could pretend to be so. My daughters are my Achilles heel. I am also at my strongest. I swallow fears and tears to give my children strength. I become part lioness, part super hero, to keep their world safe and happy.
Thanksgiving, Family and Chocolates
Family is like a box of chocolate. Sometimes you love them to pieces. Other times, a little goes a long way. But even the ones that are a little nuts sweeten your life.
Memories of Adoption Eve
On the eve of adopting our daughters, I found myself worrying about odder things than bonding and our twin daughters' health.
The Misbehaving Child: Try a Little Tenderness
Tenderness and listening goes a long way in addressing a child's misbehavior.
Responsibilities of The Mature Parent
The most important gift a parent can give his or her child is the gift of a secure future.
Guest Post: Reflections on Adoptions in the 1960’s and 1970’s
This article is written by guest author, Peter F. Eder. Peter is Senior Editor of The HUB magazine, a marketing publication and Contributing Marketing and Communications Editor of The Futurist magazine. Peter, a Darien CT resident, is an adoptive Parent. We adopted our daughters in 1968 and 1971. Reflecting on the passage of time and …
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Out on a Limb 