How To Transition Your Baby Out Of A Swaddle, Raise Magazine
How To Transition Your Baby Out Of A Swaddle
We all know that swaddling our babies can help soothe them to sleep, but what…
Healing After Pregnancy Loss, Raise Magazine
Healing After Pregnancy Loss

Today marks three months since we ended our pregnancy. That means I’ve been without her…

The One Thing You Should Never Say In Your Adoption Profile
Adoption Profile Tips: The One Thing You Should Never Say In Your Profile
A simple, thoughtful piece of advice that can make a world of difference to expectant…
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Everything You Need To Bring Home Your Baby From The Hospital, Raise Magazine
Everything You Need To Bring Home Your Baby From The Hospital
It’s not nearly as much as you think. Many adoption agencies discourage hopeful parents from…
Advice On Meeting Your Boyfriend's Kids
Advice On Meeting Your Boyfriend’s Kids
The best advice I received on how to build a relationship with my future stepsons.…
Should You Tell Your Kid’s Teacher You’re Getting A Divorce? Raise Magazine
Should You Tell Your Kid’s Teacher You’re Getting A Divorce?
“Not every student will turn to their teacher, but knowing that they can makes a…
When A Child Asks, “Why Did My Birth Mom Give Me Up?” Raise Magazine
When A Child Asks, “Why Did My Birth Mom Give Me Up?”

“What are you going to say when he asks why she gave him up?” It’s…

My Blended Family: Co-Parenting With My Ex-Husband's Ex-Wife, Raise Magazine
My Blended Family: Co-Parenting With My Ex-Husband’s Ex-Wife
Mother of three Halley Dean talks real-life Parent Trap, evil stepmothers, and co-parenting with her…
Stop Saying My Adopted Child Is Lucky To Have Me, Raise Magazine
Stop Saying My Adopted Child Is Lucky To Have Me
While we appreciate the sentiment, adoptive and foster parents can’t help but cringe when they…
Stepmoms: The Invisible Heroes of Back-To-School, Raise Magazine
Stepmoms: The Invisible Heroes of Back-To-School

To the stepmom who fills out the school forms that don’t list a blank for…