18
Apr
Rewards of My Visit to Nicaragua
Hi MLJ blog readers.
My name is Tyler Northcutt, and my wife and I are adopting from Nicaragua.
So, we just got back from a week long trip to Read More
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13
Apr
Adoption Is…
Each journey to adopt a child has its own “specialness.” And our journeys were no different. In working with clients (parents) and reflecting often on the ado...
4
Apr
Is Hague Best For Haiti's Children?
On March 2, 2011 Haiti signed the Hague Convention on the Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption. The Hague Co...
27
Mar
Haunted
Sometimes I see them again. I am walking around the orphanage, wearing my daughter in a baby carrier. She is looking out, seemingly disconnected from the familiar scenes. My arms are around her. I kiss her ...
21
Mar
International Adoption Referral: What Does That Mean?
During my work with MLJ Adoptions, I often use the term “referral” when talking with current and prospective adoptive parents, and I can forget that we all need a reminder about what truly is a &ldq...
16
Mar
St. Patrick's Day And Adoption Parenting
Adoptive parents often wonder how they should combine their own cultural traditions with that of their children. There’s an easy lesson in the history of St. Patrick's Day, which comes from the religious ...
13
Mar
Inspired by Bieber to Change the World
Kaitlyn DeVeydt is a Freshman at Brebeuf Jesuit who has been inspired by one of her favorite singers - teen heartthrob Justin Bieber.
2
Mar
Adoption Preparation and Mardi Gras
Next week, hundreds of thousands of people will descend upon New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras. Millions more will use the holiday as an excuse to take time away from work, relax and enjoy traditional food an...
27
Feb
Beyond Rosa and Martin
in Resources
Deesha Philyaw is a freelance writer and adjunct professor in the Master of Professional Writing Program at Chatham University. She is a black co-parenting mom of two girls, ages 7 and 12, one of whom is adopted, ...
23
Feb
Jillian Michaels Announces Adopting From DRCongo
in Congo
Once again, a celebrity is calling attention to...15
Feb
It’s Okay To Be A Token. Really. Part 2
in Resources
Deesha Philyaw is a freelance writer and adjunct professor in the Master of Professional Writing Program at Chatham University. She is a black co-parenting mom of two girls, ages 7 and 12, one of whom is adopted, ...
13
Feb
Choosing a Hague Accredited Adoption Agency
Choosing an adoption agency is not an easy task. Once a family has committed to begin the process of intercountry adoption, they are faced with ...
11
Feb
It’s Okay To Be A Token. Really.
Deesha Philyaw is a freelance writer and adjunct professor in the Master of Professional Writing Program at Chatham University. She is a black co-parenting mom of two girls, ages 7 and 12, one of whom is ad...
8
Feb
Black History Month As An Adoptive Parent
in Congo
Throughout my childhood I can vividly remember February being “Black History Month”. I recall the hallways at school being decorated with posters of Frederick Douglas, Harriet Tubman and Martin Lut...
6
Feb
How One Superbowl Commercial Could Help Orphans
It’s Superbowl Sunday! And while many are psyched about the actual game, just as many people tune in to watch the commercials. Do you know that the average 30-second Superbowl commercial costs 3 million d...
5
Feb
"Love Medicine" Review
A couple of weeks ago a close friend sent me an email. She asked me to read an article featured in Good Housekeeping this month. As readers of this review, many do ...
3
Feb
Child Adopted While Mother Jailed For Illegal Immigration
The story of the four year old boy caught between his U.S. adoptive parents and his biological mother is ...
2
Feb
Oprah Discovers How Adoption Has Touched Her Family
What happens when a celebrity finds out ...1
Feb
IHNFA Sees Passion For Children And Adoption On Indiana Visit
At the end of January, MLJ Adoptions had the fortunate opportunity to host the Director and Secretary general of Instituto Hondureño de la Ni&n...
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