Kelly Black Archive

When you have a child with special needs, you grow accustomed to nosy questions. Whether it’s because of an obvious physical need or a not-so-obvious emotional need that manifests itself in challenging behaviors, kids with special needs often draw unwanted looks and questions from strangers, friends, and family members alike. As parents, it’s our responsibility to protect them and deflect the intrusions, to help other …

I have had the fortunate experience to grow our family both biologically and through adoption. While being able to experience pregnancy and childbirth is indeed a miraculous experience, I have found that becoming a parent through adoption is its own kind of incredible miracle. Adoptive parenthood brings a different set of lessons. Here are seven that I’ve learned since becoming an adoptive parent.    Adoptive …