EDITOR'S NOTE
Angelina Jolie, Jodie Foster, Barbara Walters, Rosie Full Story
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Dear Bay State Parent, I would like to respond to the mother of Oxford (October issue, Letters to the Editor, page 7) about her disapproval of the Statewide Wellness Policy that has been put in place for the school year 2006. (September issue, page 58). Certainly, parents need to establish healthy Full Story
THANKSGETTING?
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. In fact, it is a family favorite - one that is filled with savory Full Story
ASK THE TEACHER
Understanding the ABC's of Report Cards
NI - Does that mean the subject was "Not Introduced" or by child "Needs Full Story
SPECIAL NEEDS PARENTING
Raising a Child with Epilepsy
Ann Trakadas of Grafton feels forever indebted to a knowledgeable Full Story
calendar of november events
All listings are accurate at press. Please call ahead to confirm events. Listings are arranged alphabetical by community. Full Story
EDITORS' PICKS
Attend Our 10th Birthday Party at the Children's Museum in Easton
1. Friday, Nov. 10: Bay State Parent's 10th Birthday at Children Museum: Full Story
Holiday Events to Celebrate with Family
Bay State Parent will help you ring in the holidays with a great selection of Full Story
Sole Providers
Single Women Creating Families for Themselves
Kathy Meade always thought she would find the right man, get married, and Full Story
Support & Preparation Essential for Single Parents
For a single-parent family, a bout of the stomach flu can wreak havoc on carefully balanced work and childcare arrangements. But a parent's serious illness can be even more catastrophic. Full Story
"I Was Lucky"
A Brookline Teen Reflects on Her Adoption from China
A child was lucky. On October 28, 1992, a 4-month-year-old baby from Chang Sha, China in need of a family was adopted by two loving parents, at the Chang Sha Social Welfare Center. Full Story
Adoption Resource Guide
Regional Public Agencies Massachusetts Department of Social Services, 24 Farnsworth St., Boston 02210, 1-800-KIDS-508 www.mass.gov/dss Full Story
Should I Adopt a Child in Foster Care?
Q Dear Bay State Parent, I have considered adopting a child from foster care. I know I would be a good parent, but I've heard a lot of negative stories about adopting from foster care; that it is really hard to do and that the kids have lots of problems. Full Story
NOVEMBER'S CHILD
Every child deserves a place to call home and the outpouring of love that is the foundation of a healthy parent-child relationship. However, there are nearly 10,000 Massachusetts children and teens in foster or other substitute care who have suffered abuse, neglect, abandonment, and betrayal at a ti Full Story
Circle of Friends
NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF ADOPTION-RELATED EVENTS
Adoption Choices of Jewish Family Service of Metrowest Full Story
12 Things About Adoption Everyone Should Know
Like many couples, Adam Pertman and his wife looked into adoption after giving up on infertility treatments. But they quickly realized that their knowledge of the subject was not adequate. Full Story
Yes, There Are Stupid Questions
Why did you give him up? Don't you wish now you could've raised him? I don't know how you do it...
Cynthia McGuigan has been hearing the questions and comments for 22 years; since, at age 18, she chose adoption for her newborn son. Full Story
The Five Finger Approach
Psychologist Marlou Russell coaches adoptive parents and adoptees to be prepared for questions that are sometimes insensitive by practicing at least five responses, one for each finger on the hand. Examples include: Full Story
Insensitive, Inaccurate Terms
+ Natural or real parents + Natural or real children Full Story
Second Time Around
When Svetlana Hobbie, 3 1/2, is wrapped up in her daddy's arms, she reaches out and pulls her mom right into the "family hug," reveling in the closeness and attention she gets as the only child in the family. Full Story
Dealing with
"Are They Brother and Sister?"
Danielle Mannion made sure to prepare her 4-year-old son Jae for the arrival of his sister Jinnie. He had little difficulty adjusting to being a big brother. Full Story
World-Wide Home Cooking To Benefit An Orphanage
Everyone has a favorite food: a dish that reminds them of the people and places they love. Full Story
Should Companies Profit From Child Placements?
New State Law Would Allow For-Profit Firms to Enter Adoption Market
A change in Massachusetts law made quietly in informal legislative sessions Full Story
"WYZ" Animals
Wallabies are known as "miniature kangaroos" and are marsupials found in Australia, New Zealand, and nearby regions. There are over 30 types of wallabies found in the wild. They are generally smaller and stockier in build than a kangaroo. Wallabies stand anywhere from 18 inches to about 3 Full Story
Staying In Touch With Siblings
When Valeria Moore wants to hang out with her birth sisters and brothers, it's a play date that involves five sets of parents spread across two continents. Full Story
Discipline Takes Patience and Practice
When 8-year-old Nick Vitale saw a spider in the bathroom, he was rightfully scared. But his fear escalated to terror even after his dad got rid of the pest and Nick refused to brush his teeth. His mom Sharon was trying to get Nick and his two siblings ready for bed and she was fed up. "He was totall Full Story
HELP FOR FAMILIES
Families are hard work, whether they involve adoption or not, and everyone can use help, says Dr. Joyce Pavao of the Center for Family Connections. For more information, contact the center at 617-547-0909 or 800-KINNECT, e-mail cffc@kinnect.org or visit www.kinnect.org. Full Story
Still searching for siblings?
Experts recommend adoptees or adoptive parents write down anything they know about the birth family and use that information to search. Remember-even an old address or phone number may lead somewhere! Some other resources: Full Story
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