When you are preparing to adopt, one item that all pre-adoptive parents (PAP’s) have to do is submit to a home study. Regardless of the type of adoption you are hoping to complete, everyone needs a home study. We have used the same home study agency and social worker from Adoption Advocates for almost all of our […]
Showing Proof
Our daughter, who just joined our family in December from the Caribbean, is in need of extensive dental work. Because she needs extensive work done we are wanting her to be under general anesthesia as opposed to concious sedation. My husband took her today for her appointment. As they were wrapping up the appointment the dentist mentioned […]
Packing List – Adoption Travel
Here is a packing list that has been helpful for our family. Clothes, of course, will vary tremendously. What we packed for a two week stay in Moscow/St. Pete’s in January, was vastly different from what we packed to stay for one week at a resort in the Caribbean with all four children. Tips for […]
FAQ’s on Adoption
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions we get about our family and adoption in general: 1. Are they real brothers and sisters?We know you are really asking is if they are biologically related. The answer is yes and no! A couple are and a few aren’t. They are “real” siblings though, not […]
Adoption Books for Kids
Here are some of our kids favorite books about adoption:Love You Like Crazy Cakes This is such a charming and cute book. Specifically about China but good for any country or situation.Seeds of Love Excellent book if you are traveling to bring home a new sibling. Talks specifically about the separation time while parents are away adopting […]
Our Adoption Story
Our Adoption story was written by a good friend, Heather Schultz, for The Catholic Times in November 2009. Note: we brought Anna and Levi home in December 2009. The Dunlaps are just like any other family. Yes, Bob and Jennifer Dunlap have adopted all of their children, but the couple insists they have only […]
Adoption Books
Here is a list of adoption books I have found helpful:Adoption: Choosing It, Living It, Loving It By Dr Ray GuarendiReal Parents, Real Children by van Gulden & Bartels-RabbAdoption ParentingToddler Adoption: The Weaver’s Craft by Mary Hopkins BestRaising Adopted Children by Lois Ruskai MelinaAdopting the Hurt Child by Keck & KupeckyThe Connected Child by Karyn PurvisAttaching in Adoption by Deborah GraySimplicity Parenting by […]
The Hair!
I think the greatest challenge in parenting a black child, has been the hair. The texture, style requirements, and general maintenance are just so different than what I am used to. So since this summer I have been scouring the internet learning about hair care, products and styling tools. This video has helped, as well as others […]
Happy Family Day Jonah!
Russian adoption – LOTS of paperwork, two weeks in Russia in January – unforgettable, parenting this boy – priceless!! Happy Family Day Jonah!
St. Vincent
We leave next Friday to travel back to St. Vincent and bring Anna & Levi home. We are so thankful that they will be home before Christmas. Lots to do to prepare!!