http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Most women don't think of morning sickness as helpful, but it can be an excellent indicator of pregnancy. Morning sickness usually begins between the fourth and sixth week of pregnancy. This is often the first sign most women get that they are actually pr... http://www.articlealley.com/article_207985_61.html 28th August 2007 Few things are more difficult than caring for a baby while trying to finish college. Taking care of a new baby is very time consuming, and raising a child on your own successfully is a full time job. Imagine trying to get to early morning classes afte... http://www.articlealley.com/article_207984_61.html 28th August 2007 Your daughter has just told you that she is having a baby. After the shock and anger subside, where do you go next? It is going to be a tough road. Your daughter has a lot of decisions to make and she will probably be coming to you and asking a lot of que... http://www.articlealley.com/article_207983_61.html 28th August 2007 Kevin and June, one of our waiting adoptive parents, always seemed to be just getting back from Starbucks on their cell phone getting their daily latte fix. Over the course of a few months while helping them plan their adoption, I repeatedly heard bot... http://www.articlealley.com/article_207981_61.html 28th August 2007 1. Set clear goals for yourself; determine exactly what you want. For example: to adopt a child under five years old from Korea or a healthy newborn in the United States. Start research on the type of adoption professional who can help you accomplish thi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_191692_40.html 25th July 2007 There are times when your parents may not be the easiest people in the world to talk with, and it is even worse if the subject of the conversation is something that you know will be upsetting. The important thing to remember is that if you are a pregnant ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163895_61.html 23rd May 2007 With any pregnancy, there are three options: Parenting, Abortion, and Adoption. It is important to have all the facts about all of your options before you make a life-changing decisions. Yes, this will be a decision that will change your life no ma... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163894_61.html 23rd May 2007 Regardless of the type of professional you are hiring, there are some essential questions to ask before committing to anyone. Most of these questions apply to both the hiring of attorneys, qualified adoption facilitators, social workers and private agenci... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163893_27.html 23rd May 2007 When is the right time to move from infertility to adoption? When do you emotionally feel ready? Will you ever feel ready and must move forward with other ways of creating your forever family! Mardie Caldwell, through her personal experience and over ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163891_27.html 23rd May 2007 The landmark day you became parents- it's pretty clear that the day of your adoption is not like any other day. It's the day you became a mother, your husband became a father, and your parents became grandparents. Your life is forever changed by your ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163890_27.html 23rd May 2007 There are five key things for military families to know in order to have a successful adoption. By following these five keys, military families will be able to overcome some of the specific obstacles that face them during the adoption process. 1. A... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163889_61.html 23rd May 2007 One of the most important services your adoption professional should provide is watching for "red flags." These are warning signs that indicate a birth mother is at risk of reclaiming or having a change of heart in her adoption plan. Your adoption pro... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163888_61.html 23rd May 2007 In over 21 years of working in the field of adoption, I have seen and heard of every kind of blunder you could imagine in adoption. Some were made out of ignorance and others out of stubbornness, flat out stupidity or just procrastination. It is my hop... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163886_27.html 23rd May 2007 When you adopt a child a home study is required. The purpose of the home study is to evaluate the environment the child will be living in. This is all part of the adoption process. Of course you will want to make as good of an impression as possible so th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163885_27.html 23rd May 2007 In my work as an adoption professional, I get emails from people sharing with me that they are trying to cut back and save money during their adoption. While this is good, there are some areas that are just too valuable to skimp on. Your nutrition is o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163883_23.html 23rd May 2007 Security is on everyone's minds these days, and with good reason. If you're careful and take a few steps to prevent problems in advance, you shouldn't have anything to worry about in your adoption journey. Here is a the little-known fact that might help... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163882_19.html 23rd May 2007 With infertility struggles on the rise, more hopeful parents are turning to the internet for help in building their families through adoption. African American couples and women who are facing infertility are logging on to their computer to find resources... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163880_27.html 23rd May 2007 Adopt without fear of your failure, but with confidence in knowing that God has led you to this decision. "Fear not for I am with you," says the Lord. In all you do and in all you face here on earth as Christians, the Lord is with you. God blesses those... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163873_51.html 23rd May 2007 Adoption is a step of faith. In our journey from childhood to adolescence to adulthood we encounter difficulties that reshape us every day. As we face each obstacle, we begin to truly understand God's love for us. Most people considering becoming... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163870_51.html 23rd May 2007 You have just taken your baby home from the hospital and it is one of the happiest days of your life. Well, not if you are having a difficult time comforting your crying baby. Many parents get overly concerned that there is something wrong with their baby... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163869_61.html 23rd May 2007 The landmark day you became parents…. It's pretty clear that the day of your adoption was not like any other day. It's the day you became a mother, your husband became a father and your parents became grandparents. Your life is forever changed and no ot... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163868_61.html 23rd May 2007 In the recent months and years we have been faced with extreme issues of tragedy: the attacks of 9/11, the tsunami in Asia, and the extreme floods in New Orleans. It is hard enough for us as adults to understand these tragedies; for children they ca... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163867_27.html 23rd May 2007 April is Sexual Assault Month Each month more than ten women of all ages and backgrounds contact our Adoption Center with the same experience- they have been victims of a date rape drug, and are now pregnant … most of the time not knowing who ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163861_39.html 23rd May 2007 Being in the military can be an exciting and adventurous life. But an unplanned pregnancy may not work well into your current life style. In fact, pregnancy and the military is often a very tricky pair of circumstances. The military has rules about wh... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163852_61.html 23rd May 2007 Eating right during your pregnancy is important, not only for the health of your unborn baby, but for your own health as well. If you are making plans for adoption, doing all you can to ensure your baby's health is essential. To give your baby the best st... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163851_61.html 23rd May 2007 Every woman will to have different bodily signs to show if she is pregnant. The most common pregnancy sign is a delayed or missed menstrual cycle. It is important to understand pregnancy symptoms because the symptom may be related to something other than ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163850_61.html 23rd May 2007 When a parent goes to prison, it can affect a child forever. In many situations, children are left home in a stressful environment or sent to foster homes. What can a family do if a parent is sent to prison? It is a difficult thing to have your fa... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163846_27.html 23rd May 2007 My husband is doing extensive genealogy research. As he had a breakthrough, he emerged out of his office with the news that he found a string of relatives from the 1200's. My son looked down and is very sad. The day we located some additional news about o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_144200_27.html 04th April 2007 Daniel and Megan felt drawn to the little dark-haired child they had seen in the orphanage half way around the world, but they felt they had more questions than answers. "Where do we start?" Megan asked as we spoke on the phone. The adoption agency needed... http://www.articlealley.com/article_144199_27.html 04th April 2007 The number one reason otherwise qualified families state for not moving forward in their adoption is because of funds. They are ready to love a child through adoption, but are unable to adopt the child that they have always wanted due to money concerns. A... http://www.articlealley.com/article_144196_27.html 04th April 2007 Mardie Caldwell has helped thousands of couples build their families through adoption since 1986. She has dedicated her life and career to helping both birthmothers and adoptive families find each other, providing a safe and hopeful future for children. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_131909_61.html 22nd February 2007 Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. The cell phone is ringing, the kids are hungry, the microwave is beeping and the cat has to go out—and it's only 8 a.m. Sound familiar? This kind of day can cause stress and confusion that leave us feeling as if we have no esc... http://www.articlealley.com/article_72569_51.html 15th July 2006 The Pediatrician's Role in Adoption Mardie Caldwell COAP Daniel and Megan felt drawn to the little dark-haired child they had seen in the orphanage half way around the world, but they felt they had more questions than answers. "Where do we start?" M... http://www.articlealley.com/article_41683_61.html 04th April 2006