I've been wondering lately: is it just me experiencing far too much of the dark side of humanity, or is the whole world going through a phase where extreme nastiness is popping up.

This story out of Montana would indicate that, at least in the adoption world a few determined people are pretty darned determined to be horrid.

In Bozeman, a pleasant community fundraiser for an organization that helps local families adopt orphans from overseas was protested by a guy holding up a sign that read, "Stop Immigration, Keep America White."

The group has plans to bring seven... more

I was just writing this morning on the Older Parent Blog about parental concerns over toxic substances coming anywhere near close enough to contaminate children, so this news item is timely in many ways:

THIS JUST OUT for any parents with children into the Thomas the Tank Engine Toys:

The NYTimes just announced that Thomas the Tank Engine Toys are being recalled because of lead paint used in the manufacture that could... more

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LOCAL legislators in Massachusetts are sponsoring new legislation to aid families with adopted children.

The bill will insert language into the state's General Law that will allow mental health professionals to attain, after intensive special training earning continuing education credits, certification as "adoption specialists".

Designed to help families easily locate appropriate and effective professionals, one sponsor says, "It is important that we have the right services available to the child and these families to handle this transition and... more