Topic: adoption

Sarah Silverman Says She Would Adopt To Avoid Passing Depression On To Her Kids

Sarah Silverman is known for her blunt comedy, and apparently that straight-forwardness doesn’t end with her humor. On Amanda DeCadenet‘s amazing show The Conversation, Silverman spoke about her battles with depression. The discussion wasn’t new for Sarah, as she spoke candidly about her mental health issues in her book The Bedwetter, but it was the first time that I’ve known her to discuss the illnesses impact on her future path to motherhood.

Quite simply, Silverman would rather adopt than risk passing depression on to her future children. More »

Steve Jobs: Two Mothers, One Revolutionary Child

This is a post from our sister site, Mommyish.

No matter how much we may have anticipated this news, Apple founder Steve Jobs‘ death is a tragedy and a shock. Few men have had such an effect on the world as he did. We all admire his blending of design and function, his tenacity and focus on perfection, and his leadership of many companies. He died from pancreatic cancer, a particularly horrible form of the disease, at too young an age. But what he accomplished in that life is tremendous.

It’s worth considering, too, his two mothers. In 1954, Joanne Schieble was an unmarried college student who discovered she was pregnant. Abortions were available, but dangerous and illegal. Marriage wasn’t desirable at the time (although she later did marry the man who impregnated her). She opted, instead, to give birth to her baby and place him for adoption.

In 1955, Clara Jobs and her husband Paul adopted that baby and named him Steven. More »

Jillian Michaels Is (Almost) A Mom

Former Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels left her role on the hit show to become a mom, and apparently, she’s almost there. Now that her adoption paperwork is through, she’s just waiting for news about her match More »

Jillian Watch: The Biggest Loser Trainer on Her New Book, Fertility, and Having an Obese Assistant

Even though she’s leaving The Biggest Loser after this season, we have a feeling Jillian Michaels won’t be going off the radar anytime soon. The trainer known for her brutal (and effective) workout techniques talked to The New York Times magazine about her new book, Unlimited: How to Build an Exceptional Life, among other topics (like screaming at obese contestants, and why she’s planning to adopt instead of having her own baby). Just like when we see her on television, her interview made us squirm (discussing her obese assistant’s diet: awkward) but that’s kind of why we love her. More »

Gisele Bündchen Will Force You to Breastfeed Your Baby

Gisele BÃ¼ndchen Will Force You to Breastfeed Your Baby

Dear Gisele Bündchen: We appreciate that your life is hard. You’re married to Tom Brady. You got to take time off work to spend with your newborn. Oh, and you’re a supermodel. Gisele told Harper’s Bazaar that if it were … More »

Katherine Heigl’s Sister Gets Married!

Aww…sweet photos of Katherine’s sister, Meg, on her wedding day back in 2007. Yes, Meg is Asian and yes, she’s Katherine Heigl’s sister. Meg was adopted before Katherine was born. Congratulations, Meg!

Parenting: Children of Lesbian Couples are Better Behaved

Opponents of gay and lesbian parenting have long questioned the psychological effects of being raised by same-sex parents, but the results of a study released today answered some of those doubts. A 25-year long study concluded that children raised by … More »

What Is an Adoption Home Study?

Throughout the adoption process you will hear many terms that you may not be familiar with. One of them is the “home study.” The adoption home study is a comprehensive written report about the prospective adoptive parents. It is written … More »

Can I Breastfeed My Adopted Baby?

Breastfeeding is a time when mother and baby do some serious bonding. Many experts agree that it is a valuable and positive experience for infants that may even affect their relationships later on in life. So, what about adopted babies … More »

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Adoption Agencies: How to Pick the Right One

Congratulations, you’ve decided to adopt! Now, you need to find an adoption agency to get started on your journey. It’s very important that you take the time to research in order to ensure that the agency will be able to … More »

Sandra Bullock’s Adopted Baby Boy: Video of the Day

News about Sandra Bullock’s newly outed adoption of a baby boy from New Orleans, Louis Bardo Bullock, on NBC’s Today show:

Adoption or Surrogacy – How to Choose?

Adoption or Surrogacy â�� How to Choose?

Couples who are infertile often choose surrogacy or adoption as a means to become parents. Why choose surrogacy? Couples who want to have a genetic relationship with the child often select surrogacy instead of adoption. Typically, they’re in regular contact … More »

Goodbye Lenin’s Children: The Russian government announced today that it’s suspending all American adoptions of Russian children, in response to the case of a 7-year-old boy who was adopted last year by a woman in Tennessee, and sent back to Russia alone last week. (via New York Times)

Self-Help Test-Drive: My Holosync Semi-Solution

This is the final post in a four-part series by contributor Carole Braden about her experiences with meditation CDs from Centerpointe Research Institute. Click to read parts one, two, and three of her series. How many Awakening Prologue listens does … More »

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