by Mardie Caldwell | Nov 6, 2021 | Adoption
The month of November is special to me for many reasons. It marks the beginning of the holiday season, starting with Thanksgiving, a wonderful day for families to gather and give thanks for the blessings in their lives. November is also special to me because it is...
by Mardie Caldwell | Oct 2, 2021 | Adoption
30 years ago when I was adopting, I had to figure things out on my own. Open adoption was still new back then, and independent adoption was all but unheard of. I didn’t have any adoption advice to go by. But I was so ready to be a mom and do everything I could...
by Mardie Caldwell | Sep 3, 2021 | my life
Whether you’re throwing a birthday party, baby shower, wedding shower, or a party “just because,” one thing I’ve discovered that never fails is the “theme.” If your party has a theme, it will practically plan itself from...
by Mardie Caldwell | Aug 7, 2021 | my life
It’s been a topsy-turvy year and a half! Now, school is getting ready to open up again, and while getting kids ready for back-to-school is a yearly tradition, this year may have some added issues. Last year was full of unexpected home-schooling and...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jul 10, 2021 | Adoption
The most common fear that hopeful adoptive parents have is that the birth mother changes her mind and that the adoption will come to an end. At my adoption center, we do all that we can do to make sure that we are alert to potential “red flags” in each of...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jun 12, 2021 | Adoption, Books
As a healthcare professional, you may come across patients who are facing an unplanned pregnancy or who have just given birth and are considering adoption. Perhaps due to substance abuse or some other issue, social services are going to take custody of the child, and...
by Mardie Caldwell | May 15, 2021 | my life
For the past year, it feels like we all have been cooped up at home. So I imagine that many of you are ready to travel this summer. I know I am! I have come up with several tips to help you travel in a safe and healthy way. Whether you are taking a road trip or...
by Mardie Caldwell | Apr 3, 2021 | Adoption
I always find it interesting to ask acquaintances, even strangers, what they think of adoption today. I generally have to specify I mean the adoption of children as you would be surprised at how many go straight to pets. I typically get a blank stare followed...
by Mardie Caldwell | Feb 6, 2021 | Adoption, Media
Along with many others, I was saddened to hear of Larry King’s passing on Saturday, January 23, 2021. I will always remember the day I got the call to be a guest on his show. He was such a legend, and I was so honored to be asked to come into his studio on...
by Mardie Caldwell | Jan 9, 2021 | Motivational speaker, my life
Recently, I came across this image on Reddit, about how to hack your brain’s “happiness chemicals.” It’s such great advice for these trying times! I love this, and it made me realize that I am at my happiest when I do at least one thing in each...
