About Adoption: Fostering Toddlers & Preschoolers

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Adoption Adoption Adoption Basics Parenting Advice Foster Care From Carrie Craft, your Guide to Adoption A blog is all about sharing and I hope that there will be understanding when I share the following. We had the placements for about 6 days and I knew very quickly that it was not going well. We chose to disrupt and the children were placed in another home with their two older siblings in a previous foster home. I felt horrible, but better that they were back with siblings in a home they knew. Toddlers and Preschoolers: Things to Consider for Foster Par So, you all may remember my blog from a month ago when I shared that we had taken in new foster placements of toddlers. I learned a lot and thought I'd share. I Became a Foster Parent - Did I Make a Mistake? Sometimes a difficult foster placement can really make a foster parent question their sanity. Here are some tips and encouragement. My Interest in Foster Care and Adoption Began When... When did you first get interested in being a foster parent? We all have our motivations to take action and when it comes to becoming a foster or an adoptive parent, the reasons are varied. I've heard them all, "We knew a child in church," "We feel we have been called by God," "We have so much love to give." Take a moment and share your reason. What motivated you to become a foster parent or an adoptive parent? Finish this sentence: "My interest in foster care and adoption began when..." Join Me on Facebook! Adoption / Foster Care Ads Toddlers Adoption Agency Adopted Child Parenting Kids Autistic Kids Featured Articles Adoption Poems by Subject How to Be a Great Foster Parent Black Hairstyles for Foster or Adopted Children Adoption Search & Reunion Join the Community Talk with Members of the Adoption Triad   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Carrie Craft Adoption Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Adoption newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   In the News Hollywood Adoption Updates: Jolie Pitts to Bullock Michael Jackson's Children Coping Well One Year Later Adoption Stories Advertisement

About Parenting Teens: Water Fun Day with Teens

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Parenting Teens Parenting Teens Teens Today Community Summer with Teens From Denise Witmer, your Guide to Parenting Teens As always, I hope this newsletter is finding you and yours happy and in good health. Water Fun Day with Teens Have you got a group of teens who are bored? Set up a water fun day! It is really easy, only five simple steps: Gather the water game supplies. Let your teen invite friends. Go over the rules of your house once, don't harp or nag. Let them play. Offer some smoothies for snacks. Water Balloon Volleyball is one of my favorite games for summer fun with teens. You need to buy the more expensive harder-to-break balloons in order to play if you want to play the real volleyball type of game with one "ball", as they last a couple of hits before they break. But for this game, regular water balloons work very well. Here are the directions and more water games for summer fun with teenagers. What type of fun have you planned for your teen this summer? Share in the comments area. Money Saving Tip: Pack Lunches for Working Teens Is your teen working this summer? Help them save money by packing a lunch. Really, with the cost of clothes and college these days, your teen needs to save the... Read more Teen Lying Resources and Parenting Quiz: Is Your Teen Lying? Teenagers, even good teens, lie about things to parents for a couple of different reasons. They want their privacy, they want more freedom and feel they deserve to have it,... Read more Family Fun and Teen Activities Resources for family fun crafts, games and activities that teens and families of older kids will enjoy. Parenting of Adolescents Ads Parenting Help Teen Parenting Counseling for Teens Unruly Teens Camps Troubled Teens Featured Articles Teen Crafts - Crafts, Projects and Ideas for Teens Parenting Questions and Answers for Parents of Teens Parenting Teens Ages and Stages College Information Family Life Education   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Denise Witmer Parenting Teens Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Parenting Teens newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advice From Our Parenting Community Best Tips for Parenting Teens in the Digital Age What rules have you set for your teen's curfew? Real Parenting Questions... and Answers Advertisement

About Baby Products: 2 Million Cribs Recalled

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Baby Products Baby Products Newborns Infants 3-12 Mos. Toddlers 1-4 Yrs. From Heather Corley, your Guide to Baby Products One mom recently commented, "I'm not big on baby showers for second babies, but now that everything I own has been recalled, I'm reconsidering." It's easy to understand that frustration, since seven crib manufacturers announced recalls this week, affecting more than 2 million cribs. Most are drop-side cribs, but there are a few fixed side cribs included, too. Budget Cribs Under $200 I know a few parents who are tired of trying to deal with repair kits and recalled cribs, so they're simply buying a new crib. While I can't guarantee that these cribs will never be recalled, they're all fixed side cribs, so the lack of moving parts should help them stay sturdy over time. Best of all, they're under $250, so the new crib won't break the bank. The Crib is Recalled. Now What? Many parents are frustrated by crib recalls, because they must find an alternate sleeping location for baby until the crib can be fixed or replaced. Sometimes it takes weeks for a repair kit to arrive. Here's the lowdown on crib recalls to get you through the process as painlessly as possible. Drop-Side Crib Safety Issues Changing industry safety standards mean drop-side cribs are on the way out in terms of manufacturing. However, if you already have a drop-side crib, it's good to be aware of potential safety issues that can arise as the crib ages. Historically, drop-side cribs have been less sturdy over time than fixed side cribs. Evenflo Drop-Side Cribs Recall Evenflo's crib recall is the largest of those announced this week, affecting about 750,000 cribs. The popular Jenny Lind style crib is the focus of the recall. While you're checking your crib for this recall, be aware that there's a secondary repair kit needed for the mattress support on some Evenflo crib models. Baby Products Ads Baby Blankets Baby Drop Recall Buy Baby Products Baby Swings Baby Stores Featured Articles Simmons Drop-Side Cribs Recall Million Dollar Baby Drop-Side Cribs Recall Bonavita, Babi Italia & ISSI Drop-Side Cribs Recall Jardine Drop-Side Cribs Recall Delta Drop-Side Cribs Recall Child Craft Fixed and Drop-Side Cribs Recall   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Heather Corley Baby Products Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Baby Products newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   More Baby Products Must-Haves Join the July Blog Carnival: Road Trips Hot Baby Products: Argington Bam Crib Top Convertible Car Seats Advertisement

About French Language: 6 coins de l'Hexagone ~ @Home ~ Informal questions

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French Language French Language Start Learning Practice/Perfect For Teachers From Laura K. Lawless, your Guide to French Language Bonjour tout le monde ! Be sure to read today's article about my summer plans! Les 6 coins de l'Hexagone Aujourd'hui, nous nous mettons en route pour un voyage très spécial. At Home Learn some French vocabulary related to the home. Informal questions The "correct" ways to ask questions in French are with est-ce que or inversion. Informally, there are several other possibilities. Cycling Vocabulary Whether you love cycling or just watching competitions like the Tour de France, which begins on 3 July, you'll want to learn some French vocabulary related to cycling. French Language Ads Japanese Language Learn Hindi Language 6 Traits of Writing Letters Writing Learning Language Featured Articles incontournable - le mot du jour Beginning French lessons French videos: Watch, listen, and learn   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura K. Lawless French Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About French Language newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Essential French French Proficiency Test French Verb Conjugator Daily French: word, lesson, facts French Quizzes Advertisement