Holidays

Resources and information for our families at the holidays. Handling the stress, gift ideas, and shared celebrations and observances.

National Adoption Awareness Month

November is National Adoption Awareness Month, and it's never too early or too late to get started with plans to organize or participate in activities. Find ideas for every day of the month, working with media, and planning an event.

Adoption Has Its Grinches Too

A parody for the holiday season.

Father's Day (Our Fathers)

And do we have fathers! Adoptive, biological, foster, step, and future fathers too. We're focusing on dads and dads-to-be in our families with information, resources, articles, and gift ideas for all the fathers in our lives.

May is National Foster Care Month

The focus this month (May) is on advocacy, programs to help foster youth make the transition to independent living, and the pressing need for foster families. Here's what you need to get involved.

Mother's Day

Unique to the adoption community, is Birth Mother's Day another opportunity to celebrate, or to grieve? Both and neither, say members of our community.

St. Patrick's Day

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a visit to Ireland-based adoption sites and search resources, including year-round St. Patrick's Day festivities.

Thanksgiving

At Thanksgiving, I'm especially thankful for my families - both of them. What about you?

Valentine's Day

A wonderful way to reach out on Valentine's Day (or any day) that may make a dream come true.

Feeling Down?

Holidays can bring great joy and can also bring on periods of sadness or depression. Here are resources to help if you're feeling down.

Beating the Holiday Stress

Holidays can be stressful times for all of us. Author and stepmom Karon Goodman has some suggestions to help us lighten the load and enjoy our families.

Library of Articles: Events, Celebrations

Articles, features, and specials from our Editor regarding the holidays, celebrations, and rituals we share. Gift and shopping ideas as well.