challenges

Worries -- and what we can affect

If we're too obvious in our concerns about risky behaviors such as drugs, sex or violence, we signal a lack of confidence that our kids can handle challenges. obvious in our concerns, we signal a lack of confidence that our kids can handle challenges.

Foster care: an adoption option

Foster parents eventually adopt an estimated 50%-60% of children in their care. While avoiding the expense of conventional adoption, there are pitfalls to foster adoption.

Food for thought

Reviews of The Onion's Great Escape by Sara Fanilli and A World of Food: Discover Magic Lands Made of Things You Can Eat by Carl Warner.