Lori Kerrigan's blog

6 Tips For Enhanced Communication In Your Relationships

Posted August 31, 2011 - 10:49 by Lori Kerrigan

Tips, Conflict Resolution, Relationships, Wellness

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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.

Celebrating Birth Moms On Mother’s Day (And Every Day)

Posted May 3, 2011 - 21:00 by Lori Kerrigan

News & Commentary, Adoption

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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.

Presidential Fun for Kids

Posted March 24, 2011 - 21:00 by Lori Kerrigan

Entertainment, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, High School

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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.

Accepting Life Without Children

Posted March 20, 2011 - 21:00 by Lori Kerrigan

Planning

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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.

10 Ways To Entertain A Sick Toddler

Posted February 20, 2011 - 21:00 by Lori Kerrigan

Tips, Entertainment

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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.

Infertility And Depression: Living In Limbo

Posted January 20, 2011 - 21:00 by Lori Kerrigan

Tips, Planning

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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.

Top 5 Adoption Books for Children

Posted September 15, 2010 - 21:00 by Lori Kerrigan

Adoption

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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.

What is Embryo Adoption?

Posted May 26, 2010 - 09:14 by Lori Kerrigan

Planning, Conceiving, Pregnancy, Adoption

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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.

Food Ideas for Toddlers

Posted April 16, 2010 - 06:57 by Lori Kerrigan

Nutrition

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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!

1st Birthday Cake Recipes: Allergy-Friendly, Gluten-Free And Sugar-Reduced

Posted April 2, 2010 - 08:00 by Lori Kerrigan

Entertainment, Nutrition

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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.

Adoption Language: Clarifying Misconceptions

Posted March 25, 2010 - 05:54 by Lori Kerrigan

Etiquette

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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.

Chatroulette: Social Networking Fun Or Predator Paradise?

Posted March 5, 2010 - 06:59 by Lori Kerrigan

Safety, Entertainment, Extra Curricular

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Chatroulette is the newest social networking sensation. Is it innocent fun, or a breeding ground for disturbing predator behavior?

Parenting: Tips for Surviving the Day

Posted March 2, 2010 - 07:59 by Lori Kerrigan

Safety, Chores, Shopping, Entertainment

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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.

The Duggars: How Many Is Too Many?

Posted February 10, 2010 - 02:00 by Lori Kerrigan

Conceiving, Pregnancy, Etiquette, Relationships

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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?

Adopting From Haiti

Posted February 2, 2010 - 09:39 by Lori Kerrigan

Planning, Adoption

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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.

Adoption Finalization Party Ideas

Posted January 21, 2010 - 09:00 by Lori Kerrigan

Adoption

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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!!

Making Tummy Time Fun

Posted August 3, 2009 - 16:12 by Lori Kerrigan

Entertainment, New Parents

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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!

Adoption: The Hospital Experience

Posted July 30, 2009 - 06:51 by Lori Kerrigan

Adoption

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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!

Adoption Match Meeting: Making it Successful

Posted April 22, 2009 - 07:04 by Lori Kerrigan

Adoption

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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?

Secret Thoughts of an Adoptive Mother - Book Review

Posted March 27, 2009 - 16:07 by Lori Kerrigan

Adoption

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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!