Lori Holden's Blog

Families for children: Should the sacred cow that is the Adoption Tax Credit keep mooing—or be put out to pasture? Part 3 of 3.

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What are the actual effects of the Adoption Tax Credit on the affordability of infant adoption and on the adoption industry? Part 2 of 3.

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The Adoption Tax Credit is a sacred cow beloved by many. Does its impact match its intentions? Part 1 of a three-part series.

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You were committed to creating a beautiful open adoption. But then...reality. When things get hard you ask: should I close our open adoption?

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An interview with novelist Lynne Hugo, author of the new book "Mothers of Fate," which looks at adoption from many angles.

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From lullabies to laments, music can heal. Here is part 7 of 7 of Lori's healing playlist for infertility and adoption.

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In revisiting a 16 year-old debate the internet was having about marriage vs parenting, I discover my own problematic thinking.

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From lullabies to laments, music can heal Here is part 6 of 7 of Lori's healing playlist for infertility and adoption.

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Best advice from adoption experts in Season 5 of Adoption: The Long View. Plus the series finale & a song from a new adoption-themed musical.

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Kathy Mackechney, adoptee and LCSW explains the intersection of Internal Family Systems and adoption, and why not all parts get adopted.

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