by Stephanie | Articles, Blended Life, Life
2012 will undoubtedly go down on the books as one of the most exciting yet difficult years of my life. I end it grateful for my family, for the precious gift of doing what I love, and for the readership here at this blog that is so close to my heart. Thank you readers...
by Stephanie | Articles, Blended Life, Life, Negotiations & Lullabies
“Jessie” is a sitcom on the Disney Channel that debuted last fall. Have you seen it? It’s a familiar small town girl goes to the big city story. The character Jessie, played by Debby Ryan, then finds a job as nanny to a high-powered couple in Manhattan with four...
by Stephanie | Life, Negotiations & Lullabies
Over the weekend we had one of the most difficult conversations I’ve ever had with my children. Motivated by the horrific crime in Connecticut yes, but also the shooting at our local mall in Portland last week, and the recent lockdown at three of our local schools...
by Stephanie | Articles, Blended Life
This week Adoptive Families Circle (AFC) is offering two fabulous Webinars that I wanted to pass on to Blended readers. Join these discussions and ask your questions or submit your questions to the experts before the Webinar for topical consideration. You must...
by Stephanie | Articles, Blended Life
Last week I had an interesting conversation. A writer friend asked me if she were a prospective parent considering adopting a multiracial child what would be the top three things I would say to her. In some ways this resonated with a recent talk I gave at Feast which...
