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Adoptive Breastfeeding
Adoptive mothers can - and do - breastfeed successfully. For those who are interested, there's a wealth of information, support, and community.

All About LifeBooks
One of the best communication tools for parents and children, lifebooks are also important for those waiting to adopt and foster parents. Learn about them, how to get started, and how to use them.

Bookmaking... For Life
Creating a lifebook for an adopted or foster child is a way to focus on the personal history of one individual. An online tutorial and a new book tell all about them, how to make them, and how they can be used to promote attachment and a positive grasp of identity.

Freebies for Adopting Parents
Adopting parents can take advantage of the many free samples, trial products, and discounts offered to parents in other types of families - it just takes a little creativity.

Health Insurance for Adopted Children
For some, it will be simple to insure their kids, but for others, plans may need to be changed or added. Insurance expert, Deborah Ghose, gives us the opportunity to benefit from her expertise.

Preparing Children for Court
Whether you're fostering or adopting from foster care, court appearances are likely to occur in your child's life. Experienced social worker Emil Baldwin, Jr. offers help to prepare your child and yourself.

Preparing for the Arrival of Your Child
Adoptive parents welcome children of all different ages into their homes and families. Here's what you need to know to prepare: safety, pre-placement visits, medical needs, daily routine needs, bonding & attachment, and more.

The Joy of Waiting
You've got a match, either with expectant parents or a waiting child. Now the fun - and work - begin, but the wait is almost over!

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