Lori Kerrigan's blog
Posted August 31, 2011 - 10:49 by Lori Kerrigan
Tips, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Wellness
Where is the time and energy to communicate with your loved ones in a genuine way? Here are six tips for better communication when the hustle of life gets in the way.
Posted May 3, 2011 - 21:00 by Lori Kerrigan
News & Commentary, Adoption
How do you celebrate your child’s birth mom when Mother’s Day is focused on celebrating you? Here is a list of ideas to choose from when deciding to honor this special role.
Posted March 24, 2011 - 21:00 by Lori Kerrigan
Entertainment, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School
Teaching kids about Presidents is a unique way to bring history to life. Here are six creative resources that make it easy to turn lessons about history into fun activities with lasting impressions.
Posted March 20, 2011 - 21:00 by Lori Kerrigan
Planning
Is infertility causing you to face the possibility of life without children? When dreams are based on parenthood, it is difficult to imagine life any other way. As overwhelming as it seems, accepting life without children is possible, and joy can be found along the way.
Posted February 20, 2011 - 21:00 by Lori Kerrigan
Tips, Entertainment
Has the cold and flu season left you feeling helpless in entertaining your toddler? Here are 10 ideas for putting fun back into the day when illness is getting everyone down.
Posted January 20, 2011 - 21:00 by Lori Kerrigan
Tips, Planning
Has infertility put a hold on your life causing you to feel in limbo and depressed? You are not alone. Here are three ways to take steps forward when infertility is holding you back.
Posted September 15, 2010 - 21:00 by Lori Kerrigan
Adoption
Are you looking for a children's book on adoption? Here is a list of five books for children that education on adoption while creating opportunities for discussion.
Posted May 26, 2010 - 09:14 by Lori Kerrigan
Planning, Conceiving, Pregnancy, Adoption
Is it possible to experience adoption and pregnancy at the same time? Yes! Do you want to? This can be another big question in the “fertility challenged” couples journey to family. Exciting elements, concerns and resources for more information are highlighted here.
Posted April 16, 2010 - 06:57 by Lori Kerrigan
Nutrition
Has your little one graduated to eating solids? Are you at a loss for what to put on his or her plate? Here are three easy steps and a list of food ideas for putting the fun back into feeding!
Posted April 2, 2010 - 08:00 by Lori Kerrigan
Entertainment, Nutrition
Planning a first birthday party can be fun, but what about the cake? What do you do if your child has a food allergy or if you are not too happy about all the sugar? Here are five taste test approved birthday cake ideas, all with a healthy or allergy free twist.
Posted March 25, 2010 - 05:54 by Lori Kerrigan
Etiquette
The way adoption is viewed has changed over the years. The way we talk about it is still catching up. Here are a few helpful ideas for making this transition.
Posted March 5, 2010 - 06:59 by Lori Kerrigan
Safety, Entertainment, Extra Curricular
Chatroulette is the newest social networking sensation. Is it innocent fun, or a breeding ground for disturbing predator behavior?
Posted March 2, 2010 - 07:59 by Lori Kerrigan
Safety, Chores, Shopping, Entertainment
Are your days at home with the kids feeling longer and longer? Are you getting less and less done? Take a look at these tips that will engage your kids and help you survive the day.
Posted February 10, 2010 - 02:00 by Lori Kerrigan
Conceiving, Pregnancy, Etiquette, Relationships
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are parents to 19 children with no current plans to stop adding to their brood. How many kids are too many? And why do we care?
Posted February 2, 2010 - 09:39 by Lori Kerrigan
Planning, Adoption
Are you feeling a tug on your heart to help the many children left without a family in Haiti after the devastating earthquake? Adopting a child from Haiti may not be an option right now, but don’t let that stop your adoption or humanitarian efforts.
Posted January 21, 2010 - 09:00 by Lori Kerrigan
Adoption
The finalization of an adoption is an exciting day for a family built through adoption! When deciding how to celebrate this special day, finding decorations, themes and invitations designed for this event can be frustrating. Check out these creative, special and fun ways to celebrate your family’s special day!!
Posted August 3, 2009 - 16:12 by Lori Kerrigan
Entertainment, New Parents
Is tummy time a dreaded occurrence in your home? Does spending time on your little ones tummy send he or she into fits of screams? Here are a few ideas that have turned our tummy time from a traumatic time, to the developmental time it is intended to be!
Posted July 30, 2009 - 06:51 by Lori Kerrigan
Adoption
Are you going through the adoption process? Is the hospital experience almost here? This exciting time can be full of many different emotions. Here are a few things I learned to make the hospital experience full of joy and as stress free as possible!
Posted April 22, 2009 - 07:04 by Lori Kerrigan
Adoption
It happened, you have a match meeting planned for a prospective adoption! Now what do you do to gain the most from this ever important meeting?
Posted March 27, 2009 - 16:07 by Lori Kerrigan
Adoption
Are you thinking about adopting, or are you in the process of doing so? Are you having thoughts about the adoption that you find difficult to discuss with others? Are you interested in adoption and not sure what the process entails emotionally? This book answers these questions and more!