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For anyone considering surrogacy or supporting a friend though their surrogacy journey. The Lingo Surrogates are called “gestational carriers.” Parents are referred to as “intended parents,” even if egg and sperm donors…
Find out our top three favorites. Vodka tonic (with olives) has been my go-to cocktail since college but six months ago, I developed an allergy to wheat, corn and rye. I’ve had…
Achillea aims to give students in foster care a safe space from which to learn. Some students may have difficulty trusting an adult tutor because of negative past experiences. A bond with…
I knew it was inevitable, that one of them would say it eventually, but I didn’t expect it to be over something so insignificant. As a stepparent, I’ve had phrases like this…
This copycat recipe is our go-to for easy grilled chicken. Many years ago, Whole Foods sold an incredible marinade by Border Girls – chefs Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, the duo…
Congratulations to New York for at last enacting legislation that helps create families. Meanwhile, in Michigan, Nebraska, and Louisiana, you can be a surrogate — but only without payment. Dr. James Grifo…
Thomishia Booker's children’s book series features “happy Black children living their happy Black Lives.” Thomishia Booker is the author of “Brown Boy Joy,” creator of the Hey Carter! children’s book series, and…
Tips from celebrity hair stylist Roxie Baker. Plus, her favorite dry shampoos for busy moms. My first career as a TV writer connected me to two of the most significant people in…
The perfect snack for Valentine’s Day or any day. Oh, how I miss a quick stop at a local coffee shop to grab treats for myself and my kiddo. From croissants and…
Look no further than the popularity of ancestry and DNA kits as proof, even for those raised in nuclear families. I am not an adoptee, but I am the daughter of one.…