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Things We Wish We’d Done While Waiting

In my Fast Start blog, I set out some steps to take so that you will be ready to proceed with the various stages of adoption as soon as possible. (Follow the advice of your own adoption agency, of course.) Still, some waiting is inevitable. Here are some things to do. Some of these you have heard before. Learn basic baby care, if applicable. Learn about child development and what children typically do at the age your child-to-be is currently, if you have a child identified, and at the age he/she is likely to come home. Learn about any special … Continue reading →

What Are You an Authority On?

Have you ever read an article or an excerpt in a trade magazine or on a web site where someone was referred to as an “authority” on something? I often find that when “communications authority” or “transition authority” is added to a person’s title and other work information, I am more likely to pay attention to what they have to say. I think we can apply this principal to our own home businesses by figuring out what we are an authority on and how we can share that as part of our work. The great thing about being an “authority” … Continue reading →