Not covering the news articles I've written on recent deaths of children in foster care, here are some of the articles I've written (or co-written) about foster care in the US.
Foster Care Funding in Michigan: The New Welfare Moms
By Liz Copeland, Jan 05, 2007 Michigan is on the forefront when it comes to welfare reform, but are we just shifting funding to a title with more respect than "welfare moms"?
Foster Care is a Failing System
By Liz Copeland, Nov 01, 2006 Lawrence Adams did an article on what happens to foster children who "age out", but I believe the problem is much deeper.
Enough of These Stupid Foster Care Ideas Already!
By Liz Copeland, Oct 30, 2006 If we care, we should educate ourselves so that we can bring some real ideas to the table. Otherwise, we're just hurting children more by using up more funding for failing programs. It's time to get smart about the system.
Sunday, January 7, 2007
Articles: Parenting
Favorite Parenting Blogs Written by Dads
By Liz Copeland, Aug 15, 2006 A collection of dad blogs and websites that host multiple dads who share their stories.
Taking Care of Mom - Dealing With Depression
By Liz Copeland, Nov 03, 2006 Dodging depression? Fighting fatigue? These tips can help you recharge those mom batteries.
What Makes a Good Foster Parent?
By Liz Copeland, Nov 07, 2006 Some of the things you need to be prepared for to be a truly good foster parent.
Are Big Families a Big Movement or Just Big News
By Liz Copeland, Nov 16, 2006 Are big families on the rise or just in the spotlight? Find out some reasons why big families are such a big deal nowadays.
Are You a Helicopter Parent? Parents on College Campuses Causing a Stir
By Liz Copeland, Nov 19, 2006 So your child is off to college. Are you prepared, or overprepared? You may be harming your child more than helping.
By Liz Copeland, Aug 15, 2006 A collection of dad blogs and websites that host multiple dads who share their stories.
Taking Care of Mom - Dealing With Depression
By Liz Copeland, Nov 03, 2006 Dodging depression? Fighting fatigue? These tips can help you recharge those mom batteries.
What Makes a Good Foster Parent?
By Liz Copeland, Nov 07, 2006 Some of the things you need to be prepared for to be a truly good foster parent.
Are Big Families a Big Movement or Just Big News
By Liz Copeland, Nov 16, 2006 Are big families on the rise or just in the spotlight? Find out some reasons why big families are such a big deal nowadays.
Are You a Helicopter Parent? Parents on College Campuses Causing a Stir
By Liz Copeland, Nov 19, 2006 So your child is off to college. Are you prepared, or overprepared? You may be harming your child more than helping.
Articles: Miscarriage and Child Loss
Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss: What You Should Know
By Liz Copeland, Dec 11, 2006 Have you dealt with a miscarriage? Here are some answers to common questions, including an understanding of genetic testing, expectations, and ways to find support for your loss.
Losing Ashleigh: A Parent's Experience with Child Loss
By Liz Copeland, Jul 06, 2006 A mother shares her experience with the death of her firstborn child.
By Liz Copeland, Dec 11, 2006 Have you dealt with a miscarriage? Here are some answers to common questions, including an understanding of genetic testing, expectations, and ways to find support for your loss.
Losing Ashleigh: A Parent's Experience with Child Loss
By Liz Copeland, Jul 06, 2006 A mother shares her experience with the death of her firstborn child.
Articles: Pregnancy
Here are some of the articles I've written on pregnancy:
How to Use the Fertility Awareness Method to Increase Your Chances of Conception
By Liz Copeland, Jun 26, 2006 FAM is used by many women both to conceive and prevent pregnancy. It is non-hormonal and accepted by many religions. It doesn't interfere with your body's processes, and it helps you to understand your fertility.
Trying to Conceive? How About a Procreation Vacation?
By Liz Copeland, Nov 18, 2006 Procreation vacations are the newest travel package to hit the market. Book for your baby today!
What You Should Know: First Trimester of Pregnancy (0-13 weeks)
By Liz Copeland, Dec 07, 2006 What to expect, both physically and emotionally, during the first trimester of pregnancy. Briefly touches on the development of the embryo.
What You Should Know: Pregnancy, the Second Trimester (14-27 Weeks)
By Liz Copeland, Dec 22, 2006 What to expect during the second trimester. Part of my series on pregnancy. If you're interested in pregnancy and birth, check out my homebirth series.
What You Should Know: The Third Trimester of Pregnancy (weeks 28-40+)
By Liz Copeland, Dec 22, 2006 Part of my pregnancy series, this article covers the last 3 months of pregnancy. Also check out my other articles on pregnancy and birth, including my articles on homebirth.
What You Should Know About Pregnancy: Pre-labor Near End of Pregnancy
By Liz Copeland, Dec 30, 2006 What to expect in the days before labor and delivery. See my other articles on pregnancy and homebirth for more information.
What You Should Know About Pregnancy: Labor and Delivery
By Liz Copeland, Dec 30, 2006 Part of my series on pregnancy, this should answer some of your questions about labor and delivery. Be sure to check my other articles, including my articles on homebirth!
What You Should Know: Morning Sickness Tips and Tricks
By Liz Copeland, Jan 04, 2007 Part of my pregnancy series, this article covers tips and tricks that can help curb morning sickness. Check out my other pregnancy articles including my homebirth series!
What You Should Know: Reasons for Labor Induction
By Liz Copeland, Jan 05, 2007 A list of common reasons for labor induction. Please see my other pregnancy and labor induction articles for more information. Don't be afraid to check out my articles on homebirth as well!
What You Should Know: Methods of Labor Induction
By Liz Copeland, Jan 05, 2007 An outline of all forms of induction available, including ones you can try at home.
What You Should Know: Risks of Labor Induction
By Liz Copeland, Jan 05, 2007 Outlining the risks of labor induction and the potential complications. See my other articles on pregnancy, labor, and homebirth for a better understanding of birth and your options.
Top 25 Baby Names of 2006
By Liz Copeland, Dec 19, 2006 Is your baby's name in the top 25 for this year? Find out here.
How to Use the Fertility Awareness Method to Increase Your Chances of Conception
By Liz Copeland, Jun 26, 2006 FAM is used by many women both to conceive and prevent pregnancy. It is non-hormonal and accepted by many religions. It doesn't interfere with your body's processes, and it helps you to understand your fertility.
Trying to Conceive? How About a Procreation Vacation?
By Liz Copeland, Nov 18, 2006 Procreation vacations are the newest travel package to hit the market. Book for your baby today!
What You Should Know: First Trimester of Pregnancy (0-13 weeks)
By Liz Copeland, Dec 07, 2006 What to expect, both physically and emotionally, during the first trimester of pregnancy. Briefly touches on the development of the embryo.
What You Should Know: Pregnancy, the Second Trimester (14-27 Weeks)
By Liz Copeland, Dec 22, 2006 What to expect during the second trimester. Part of my series on pregnancy. If you're interested in pregnancy and birth, check out my homebirth series.
What You Should Know: The Third Trimester of Pregnancy (weeks 28-40+)
By Liz Copeland, Dec 22, 2006 Part of my pregnancy series, this article covers the last 3 months of pregnancy. Also check out my other articles on pregnancy and birth, including my articles on homebirth.
What You Should Know About Pregnancy: Pre-labor Near End of Pregnancy
By Liz Copeland, Dec 30, 2006 What to expect in the days before labor and delivery. See my other articles on pregnancy and homebirth for more information.
What You Should Know About Pregnancy: Labor and Delivery
By Liz Copeland, Dec 30, 2006 Part of my series on pregnancy, this should answer some of your questions about labor and delivery. Be sure to check my other articles, including my articles on homebirth!
What You Should Know: Morning Sickness Tips and Tricks
By Liz Copeland, Jan 04, 2007 Part of my pregnancy series, this article covers tips and tricks that can help curb morning sickness. Check out my other pregnancy articles including my homebirth series!
What You Should Know: Reasons for Labor Induction
By Liz Copeland, Jan 05, 2007 A list of common reasons for labor induction. Please see my other pregnancy and labor induction articles for more information. Don't be afraid to check out my articles on homebirth as well!
What You Should Know: Methods of Labor Induction
By Liz Copeland, Jan 05, 2007 An outline of all forms of induction available, including ones you can try at home.
What You Should Know: Risks of Labor Induction
By Liz Copeland, Jan 05, 2007 Outlining the risks of labor induction and the potential complications. See my other articles on pregnancy, labor, and homebirth for a better understanding of birth and your options.
Top 25 Baby Names of 2006
By Liz Copeland, Dec 19, 2006 Is your baby's name in the top 25 for this year? Find out here.
Articles: Homebirth
Here are some of the articles I've written so far on homebirth:
Introduction to Homebirth
By Liz Copeland, Jun 27, 2006 This is the first of what I hope will be several articles about homebirth. In this article I address the main reason that people don't like to consider homebirth, and I help them confront it. I also outline future potential articles.
Homebirth: What Supplies Will I Need for a Homebirth?
By Liz Copeland, Aug 15, 2006 A list of the supplies you will need, including your birth kit, and why you may need them. I've even explained why you would need a straw, which no one ever seems to answer.
Free Your Mind. The Language and Mindset of Homebirth
By Liz Copeland, Aug 22, 2006 This article explores the different mentality of homebirth supporters. A birth story is presented from two viewpoints, as well as some of the reasoning behind why homebirth supporters believe so strongly in a natural, unhindered birth.
Google Ads Affecting My Readers: Dr. Amy Vs. Homebirth
By Liz Copeland, Nov 02, 2006 Dr. Amy uses Google ads to target people who are interested in homebirth by unethical means. I have gotten several complaints about her actions. More information on her stance and her actions are here, as well as links to other people who have complained.
Homebirth Can Make You a Better Parent
By Liz Copeland, Nov 13, 2006 Homebirth affects many aspects of your parenting long after the birth of your child. Can it make you a better parent? It can indeed...
What You Should Know: Unassisted Childbirth/Freebirth
By Liz Copeland, Jan 04, 2007 Unassisted Childbirth is the act of birthing your baby without a 'professional'. Learn more about it here. This article goes along with my pregnancy and homebirth series. Feel free to evaluate your birth options, arm yourself with knowledge.
Introduction to Homebirth
By Liz Copeland, Jun 27, 2006 This is the first of what I hope will be several articles about homebirth. In this article I address the main reason that people don't like to consider homebirth, and I help them confront it. I also outline future potential articles.
Homebirth: What Supplies Will I Need for a Homebirth?
By Liz Copeland, Aug 15, 2006 A list of the supplies you will need, including your birth kit, and why you may need them. I've even explained why you would need a straw, which no one ever seems to answer.
Free Your Mind. The Language and Mindset of Homebirth
By Liz Copeland, Aug 22, 2006 This article explores the different mentality of homebirth supporters. A birth story is presented from two viewpoints, as well as some of the reasoning behind why homebirth supporters believe so strongly in a natural, unhindered birth.
Google Ads Affecting My Readers: Dr. Amy Vs. Homebirth
By Liz Copeland, Nov 02, 2006 Dr. Amy uses Google ads to target people who are interested in homebirth by unethical means. I have gotten several complaints about her actions. More information on her stance and her actions are here, as well as links to other people who have complained.
Homebirth Can Make You a Better Parent
By Liz Copeland, Nov 13, 2006 Homebirth affects many aspects of your parenting long after the birth of your child. Can it make you a better parent? It can indeed...
What You Should Know: Unassisted Childbirth/Freebirth
By Liz Copeland, Jan 04, 2007 Unassisted Childbirth is the act of birthing your baby without a 'professional'. Learn more about it here. This article goes along with my pregnancy and homebirth series. Feel free to evaluate your birth options, arm yourself with knowledge.
Yet another blog...
Howdy, welcome to my new blog. The purpose of this blog is so that I can help to spread the word about homebirth and other 'radical' parenting ideas (helping out a friend). I'm a mom of 9, a midwife-in-training, and a homebirth advocate.
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