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My Passion Has Changed

by Fatherofeight

18 Feb 2007 04:54 PM

Since my wife and I adopted five boys, the things that I have a passion for have changed significantly. My passions before were for the things that most people are passionate about. I have discovered that doing the task that I have chosen consumes my sentiments, emotions, and excitement.

Care of African American Children in Transracial Adoptions: Different Skin Colors

by Andrea Hermitt

15 Feb 2007 07:31 PM

Ed Paul and I dialogue regularly about Care of African American Children in Transracial Adoptions. While I have little experience in being adopted, I have tons of experience in being African American.

Black Males Are Lagging Academically

by Fatherofeight

11 Feb 2007 09:51 AM

A school board member at Houston's largest school system has noticed the discouraging state statistics showing that African American males are lagging behind all other demographic groups academically.

Care of African American Children in Transracial Adoptions: When You need a Stylist

by Andrea Hermitt

30 Jan 2007 05:21 AM

Previously, In this series of articles on care of African American children in transracial adoptions, I have discussed winter skincare, summer skincare, ...

Care of African American Children in Transracial Adoptions: Caring for Long Hair

by Andrea Hermitt

29 Jan 2007 06:39 PM

Previously, In this series of articles on care of African American children in transracial adoptions, I have discussed winter skincare, summer skincare, ...

Care of African American Children in Transracial Adoptions: Mixed Race Hair Care

by Andrea Hermitt

29 Jan 2007 12:33 PM

Previously, In this series of articles on care of African American children in transracial adoptions, I have discussed winter skinca...

Finally, An Ethnic Question That I Can Answer

by Fatherofeight

25 Jan 2007 01:09 PM

I have written a lot about trying to teach myself an African American studies course as I raise four boys whose ethnicity requires that I get myself up to date. I was finally asked an ethnic related question by my oldest adopted son that was a snap to answer.

Care of African American Children in Transracial Adoptions: Basic Hair care

by Andrea Hermitt

24 Jan 2007 10:57 PM

In my previous two articles, I wrote about winter skincare and summer skincare and for African American Children in transracial ado...

Care of African American Children in Transracial Adoptions: Summer Skincare

by Andrea Hermitt

23 Jan 2007 07:43 AM

When I communicated with Ed Paul, adoption blogger here are families.com about giving advice to parents of transracially adopted African American Children, he made several requests. One of those requests was for skincare advice.

Care of African American Children in Transracial Adoptions: Winter Skincare

by Andrea Hermitt

22 Jan 2007 10:25 PM

Long before I ever began blogging, I have wanted to talk about this subject. I remember the first time I noticed a white mother pushing a little black baby in a shopping cart, I wanted to run over to her and give her words of encouragement, and some hair care tips to boot.



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