Attaching in Adoption online radio broadcast

Tune in with me at 11:00 central time today to an online radio broadcast entitled Attachment Issues When Adopting a Child Over the Age of Two. Deborah Gray, author of Attaching in Adoption and Nurturing Adoptions will talk about the special challenges of adopting a preschool aged child and what parents can do to help their child attach and bond. The one-hour show is put on through the website creatingafamily.com, which airs a live show on topics of adoption and infertility every Wednesday. Miss the live airing? You can still follow the link to listen to the show and other past shows in their archive as well. If you do tune in, please leave a comment and let us know what you thought!

Save the Dates for Spring

We know...it's not even Christmas yet and here we are telling you to mark your calendars for spring! There are two events taking place the weekend of April 24 -25. These will be well worth saving the dates...

The first is our annual Friends of Adoption Spring Retreat! This will take place on Saturday at the Lodge at Cedar Creek Resort & Waterpark in Wausau, WI (you can arrive and stay over night on Friday). Those of you who have attended in the past know what a fun time this is for kids and adults alike. If you can make it, you will be glad you did.

If you only have one day to work with, mark Saturday the 25th on your calendar for a one-day seminar in Eau Claire entitled "The 7 Wonders of the World of Adoption." This seminar is put on bi-annually by Western Wisconsin Advocates for Adoption.

More details on both events will be coming in February!

Adoption Panel in La Crosse

If you are in or near the La Crosse area, mark your calendar for Saturday, January 10th for an exciting opportunity to hear from adult adoptees speak about their own adoption experiences as well as answer any questions you may have. Both international and domestic adoptions will be represented, and the age range of the adoptees varies. This FREE event will take place at Catholic Charities in La Crosse from 9:30 - 11:00 am. Children ages 6 and over are welcome to attend. Email mduffy@cclse.org to RSVP. Click here to see a flyer for the event.