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Karla: Posted on Monday, March 12, 2012 10:22 PM
 Why I want to adopt again! I simply adore kids. When a child joins a family whether by birth or adoption, I get completely mushy! There is just something special that every child brings to a family. Every time I find out a friend is expecting I go nuts. I start weeks, sometimes months in advance collecting baskets of baby stuff for the shower. I always pride myself on finding the most useful and neat gifts I can find for the mom-to-be. A few years ago, I went to a shower for one of my friends who was expecting. |
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Karla: Posted on Monday, March 12, 2012 9:09 PM
 DO NOT ADOPT I know that sounds weird coming from an adoption and foster care advocate, doesn't it? In my journey as an adoptive mom, advocate and speaker, I have found that people do not hold their tongue when it comes to their opinions of adoption. Over the years I have come to the conclusion that if someone is going to adopt and be a successful parent they have to have a certain thought pattern going into it. I have come in contact with women who are having a particularly hard time conceiving. |
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Karla: Posted on Wednesday, February 01, 2012 4:50 PM
 Raising Children Who Have Experienced Trauma
You have found yet another disturbing drawing, 40 chewed up crayons, a collection of food under the bed or a pile of missing homework from last school year and you cringe! The next time your friend or neighbor tells you that adoptive parenting is the same as parenting any other child, you will be ready to put your boxing gloves on. Of course I am approaching this with humor because if I don't and you can relate to this article, you just may cry. |
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Karla: Posted on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 10:05 PM
What About the Birth Father? Adoption use to focus on the wonder of new adoptive parents relishing in the beauty and excitement of adopting a new child whether it was an infant, youth or an orphan over seas. In recent years, many have begun to open up and stand up for the birth mother and her perspective in adoption. Adoption is chosen for a child for a variety of reasons that are perplexing to many people. The adoption plan is usually carried out by the birth mom and a caring representative at any number of agencies around the world. |
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Karla: Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 1:56 PM
 I cannot even count how many times I have been told how wonderful I am for changing my children's lives and "taking them in". Most adoptive parents would tell you just the opposite but would not expect you to understand until you have experienced it yourself. I can honestly say that my life has changed more than theirs. Adoption has changed my life much more than it has changed my children's lives. Perspective I suffered 7 miscarriages in my quest to be a parent. The heartache, emotional turmoil and pain that surrounded me seemed insurmountable. |
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Karla: Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 1:00 PM
Voices of the Adoptee PART 2 Listen to PART 2 of this great series! |
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Karla: Posted on Friday, November 11, 2011 6:07 PM
 "Voices of the Adoptee"Part 1 The most important voice in adoption is the voice of the adoptee! Many parents and professionals can learn what their children need by listening to older adoptees! Listen to Part 1 NOW! |
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Karla: Posted on Tuesday, November 01, 2011 2:00 PM
Great Show Today! Highlighting Grammy Award Winning Musician Steven Curtis Chapman & Mary Beth Chapman Listen now! |
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Karla: Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 6:58 PM
Managing Expectations asan Adoptive Parent When I consult with prospective adoptive families, there are an array of thoughts, expectations and ideas of what the process of adoption should be and what their "ideal" child should be like. I always caution people to be honest about their desires BUT be open to the possibilities as well. There is a reason that most people pursuing adoption are seeking newborns. They feel that they come with less baggage, very little issues and a clean slate. |
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Karla: Posted on Monday, October 10, 2011 10:50 PM
 Aging- OUT and No Where to Go! Close your eyes and picture this! It's your 18th birthday. You want nothing more than to be surrounded by the ones who love you and support you. To have their blessing as you walk into adulthood with confidence, fully prepared for the world ahead. Instead the home you are in is the 7th one in the last 10 years and you are told "it is time to go". No celebration, no preparation, no information and no support. You are thrown to the wolves and expected to suck it up and figure it out. |
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