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Poor old Mike Wazowski. The luckless, depth-perception challenged monster had a hard time of it back in 2002 when Monsters Inc. first hit our screens. Now 11 years later, and at the dawn of the release of Monsters University, featuring the beloved Mike, he finds himself in yet more trouble. I am not talking about [...]
It is difficult to explain exactly what will happen at your adoption panel, but I will start by saying that at the time of our hearing approximately 95% of cases were approved. That being said, it doesn’t make you any less nervous. The adoption panel is a big step in the adoption process, and a [...]
The stay at home dad is a peculiar beast. Relatively new to society; we are still a little young to have others form stereotypes of us – or so I would like to believe. This list will hopefully expand the minds of those ready to judge, or perhaps confirm your suspicions about what really goes [...]
These are not so much games to play with your kids as activities of necessity, brought on by an over active child, and an over active imagination. Distraction is a technique every parent knows, so it was a chance encounter with the spice rack that stirred my creative juices for my first game. That coupled [...]
These brilliant adoption books for children are some of my favourite books that we have used or are being lined up to be used. They are written in such a way that allows the parent to communicate the feelings related to being adopted with the child effectively, in an age appropriate language. Whatever stage of [...]
The concluding part of the interview with our adoptive mother looks at how to tackle the topic of adoption with your children, and some great advice for anyone looking at starting the adoption process within the UK. How did you first address/discuss adoption with your children? This applies to my youngest child. I believe in [...]
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UK adoption process: What happens at adoption panel?
It is difficult to explain exactly what will happen at your adoption panel, but I will start by saying that at the time of our hearing approximately 95% of cases were approved. That being said, it doesn’t make you any less nervous. The adoption panel is a big step in the adoption process, and a [...]
Interview with an adoptive mother – Part 3
The concluding part of the interview with our adoptive mother looks at how to tackle the topic of adoption with your children, and some great advice for anyone looking at starting the adoption process within the UK. How did you first address/discuss adoption with your children? This applies to my youngest child. I believe in [...]
11 great ideas to help prepare for your adoptive child moving in
How do you prepare for something so huge as your adoptive child moving into your home – permanently? We certainly had little clue to begin with back in January, and whilst the social workers will discuss the needs of an adoptive child moving – they don’t always cover all the bases. The same goes for [...]
Below are some useful process maps of various stages of the UK adoption process. ALL downloads are free, and you will not be asked for any personal or payment details, ... Read More