As you know, we adopted 2 older children from Russia. They were 5 and 10 at the time. There are advantages and disadvantages of adopting older children. Some of the advantages are they are already potty trained, can play with others, can talk, and it is already apparent if there are health issues or not. [...]
Posts Tagged ‘celebrity adoption’
27 Mar
Interview with Angelina Jolie on Toddler Adoption
I came across this article that I thought you might enjoy. It was an Angelina Jolie interview by Reader’s Digest. They asked questions like…
Why adopt a toddler?
Is it that much different than adopting a baby?
How is your son adjusting from orphanage life to your life?
I found her answers to be sincere and honest…much how I [...]
9 May
Angelina Jolie & her Adoption ‘Facts’
Angelina Jolie has issued a press release answering some of the questions surrounding her latest adoption.
Adoptions from the Heart is the agency that worked with Jolie on this latest adoption.
This adoption was not “fast-tracked” as she began the process last summer.
She followed all of the same procedures that are expected of all [...]
9 May
Madonna’s Adoption…is it Fair?
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Madonna’s Adoption-Is it Fair?
Madonna wanted to adopt a baby boy in an African orphanage. She has power & money. Most people wait 18 months and probably wade through piles of paperwork to get a baby from that region. Most people who have adopted internationally can relate to the frustration of the long [...]
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