When LGBTQ+ people tell me they want to adopt, I always start with the same response: “Tell me what you mean by that.” Not to challenge them, but to make it clear that adoption isn’t one path. There ...

But the “traditional” way of having a baby is not always possible or easy, which has created a boom in the surrogacy industry, in which there is a transactional relationship between a couple looking ...

Her post sparked a heated discussion about adoption in the US. Adoption can be a life-changing option for aspiring parents who are unable to conceive biologically and for children who need a home, but ...

My morning routine? It’s not what you might expect. It often starts at my brother’s home, with a cup of coffee in hand and my niece Clara, who is adopted, on my knee. She is a blessing, and the type ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...