Weighing the Options Between Adoption and Surrogacy
Published May 2013: Mom.Me
Weighing the Options Between Adoption and Surrogacy
The two very different options for building a family depend on a variety of factors. You make the call
Article Excerpt:
A bouncing baby boy or giggling toddler girl can bring love and life to a household. For childless couples hoping to have a family, adoption or surrogacy can be their best options. The process of starting a family this way can be immensely rewarding, but there are also many challenges. Continue reading
The 411 on Adoption
Published May 2013: Mom.Me
The 411 on Adoption: Who, What, When, Where and How
Determining the best option for your growing family
Article Excerpt:
When Denise Buzy-Pucheu and her husband, Cary Correia, contemplated adopting a child, they were adamant about researching the options and ultimately decided upon an international adoption. Ten years later, the Connecticut-based couple has expanded the family to five with 10-year-olds Ethan and Isabella, adopted from Kazakhstan, and 8-year-old Aeryn Elisabeth, adopted from China. Continue reading
5 Inexpensive Spring Activities For the Family
Published May 2013: Mom.Me
5 Inexpensive Spring Activities For the Family
Try these fun alternative ways to bonds with the kids
Article Excerpt:
The sound of birds chirping and children giggling outside is a definite sign that spring is here. It’s the perfect time to spring your family activities into action. “Outdoor family days include renewing bonds, showing your children the importance of physical activity and giving them a chance to use their creativity,” says Aeva Gaymon-Doomes, a child psychiatrist in Chevy Chase, Md. Springtime activities, though, don’t have to be hard on your bank balance. Keep your family active and your finances in shape with family activities perfect for your budget. Continue reading
About Me
Three words to describe me? Passionate. Motivated. Curious. These traits help me as a college media adviser and professor, freelance writer, author and mom. From student journalism and higher education to parenting and freelance writing, this site, focused on writing, reflecting and teaching, offers a mix of blogs with a hint of humor, sarcasm, and inspiration, as well as my published stories on just about every possible topic.
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