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Spoiler Alert! If you’re an avid Downton fan and you’re behind on the show, stop reading now. As I watched the Downton Abbey season finale on Sunday, I was intrigued by Lady Edith’s adoption plotline. The story is remarkably sympathetic and it… Read More

Last week NPR aired a story about transracial adoption and the Melissa Harris-Perry gaffe. NPR generated almost as much controversy for failing to include any transracially adopted adults in its segment as Ms. Harris-Perry did for offering up for moc… Read More

Prospective adoptive parents are frequently advised to choose agencies and lawyers that abide by ethical adoption practices. But what does that mean exactly? And what are the unethical practices you are being advised to avoid? The American Academy of… Read More

I read a lot of court opinions, and, to be honest, they are usually kind of dull. Judges write in a very modulated style and are not known for dramatic flourishes. But recently I’ve come across two opinions that made me take notice – one because… Read More

Preparing your adoption profile seems daunting, but it shouldn’t be. The possibilities are almost limitless, and you can really have fun doing it. Here are a few pointers that will help you get started: 1. Get inspiration by looking at other famili… Read More