The Adoption Maven

Been working in adoption since 1986 and an adoptive parent since 1987. Was a homestudy preparer, individual and family clinician and ran an adoption agency program, People ask my advice on a daily basis. I have lots to share. Hope you enjoy and learn something.

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH -TACKLING THE BIGGEST ADOPTION MISCONCEPTIONS

It is hard these days to find anyone who is unaware of adoption. People are connected as an adoptive or birth parent or having been adopted ...

Thursday, October 6, 2022

MAKING MY BED

I was raised to make my bed every morning. Sure, I let it air out while I brushed my teeth, washed up, got dressed and ate breakfast. But th...

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME

I remember hearing that nothing would be the same once you become a parent. It was not just new schedules and routines and the lack of slee...

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

DEFINING A FAMILY

Merriam Webster’s first definition for family is “a group consisting of parents and children living together in a household. The second defi...

Thursday, June 2, 2022

OUT OF THE SHADOWS

I’m back and want to explain where I have been. I COULD NOT ACCESS MY BLOG ACCOUNT. Tried everything I could to no avail until I discovered ...

Friday, November 5, 2021

OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH

I like predictability. I can re-watch a movie or shop for the same foods over and over. When I find a comfortable pair of shoes, I immediate...

Sunday, October 3, 2021

THE TIME HAS COME TO ADDRESS THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM

I saw a chiropractor this week. After months of knowing I needed to deal with an achy shoulder and back and putting it off, I took the plung...

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Kathy Ann Brodsky, LCSW - TheAdoptionMaven

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