Category Archives: Parenting
Miss Representation
A new documentary called “Miss Representation” premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. This film explores how the media misrepresents women, ultimately undermining their political power and influence. I saw a screening a couple of months ago, and think the film … Continue reading
Canadian court bans anonymous sperm & egg donation
For the first time in North America, the child of a donor has won the right for future donor offspring to know their biological parents. Read the rest of the story here: http://www.nature.com/news/2011/110527/full/news.2011.329.html
Transitioning Young Kids
I recently had the experience of transitioning my youngest child to preschool and feel compelled to write about what I witnessed and learned during that process. Now, mind you, my child is attending an excellent preschool, handpicked by her psychologist … Continue reading
Getting Closer: The Power of Oxytocin
I’ve noticed more articles being published about oxytocin, a hormone often referred to as the “love hormone.” Oxytocin fuels feelings of love, trust, and generosity. It helps couples stay close and parents bond to their children. This hormone also plays a vital role in … Continue reading
Russian Adoption Gone Bad
Many of you may have heard the news that a 7-year-old child adopted in September 2009 from Russia was recently put on a plane by his adoptive grandmother and returned to Russia. His adoptive mother, Torry-Ann Hansen, a nurse, sent the … Continue reading
