Book Signing This Saturday!

Rebecca Falco will be reading from and signing copies of her book, "Everything In Its Own Time: A mother's memoir about adopting five children, and the ones that got away" this Saturday, January 8, 2011 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Eagle Eye Book. For more information please click here.

Going Green Fundraiser December 5th!

The Feminist Women's Health Center is sponsoring a Going Green Garage Sale this Sunday - just in time for the holidays. The goal is to raise funds for eco-friendly medical and cleaning supplies for their facility. Books, games, electronics, furniture and more will be available. For details, click here.

Cute Kid Friday: Joshua

Joshua, age 7 weeks, on his own and visiting the office with Amy.

November is National Adoption Month

Did you know that November is National Adoption month? In many jurisdictions there are state-sponsored celebrations centered around adoption including a Saturday when the juvenile court is open specifically to finalize a large number of public agency (DFCS) adoptions.

President Obama issued a Presidential Proclamation for National Adoption Month. The full text of the proclamation can be found here.

Happy National Adoption Month!

Cute Kid Friday: Brodie and Finn

Brodie, 3, and Finn, 9 months, at the pumpkin patch.

Toddlers and the iPhone

This recent New York Times article highlights a growing trend: using the iPhone to appease and entertain children as young as 6 months old.

Do you allow your child to play with your iPhone? At what age should parents allow their children to play with electronic devices like the iPhone?

Cute Kid Friday: Milo

Milo, age 1, with the globe in her hands!
Photograph by Dustin Chambers