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Hi! My name is Cheri (pronounced like the fruit). In my professional career I was involved in marketing/communications for an investment banking firm. In my current career I am a stay-at-home Mom of 10 and co-founder of MOMS Connected. MOMS stands for Mothers

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Adopting siblings: The drawbacks: 1 of 4
Six adoptions and 10 children into the adventures of parenthood, my husband and I know first hand the downside of sibling adoption. After four single-child international adoptions, my husband and I had two beautiful, bright girls from South Korea and two handsome, wonderful boys from the Philippines. Our girls were grown and ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Southeast Asian adoption: Fad or new reality?: 1 of 3
Adoption from Asia is a reality, but not a new one. In the mid-1950s Harry and Bertha Holt, stirred by the stories of Korean war orphans, brought Korean babies home to Eugene, Oregon. The idea of bringing children from a foreign country to find permanent homes in the United States was so new that the Holt's had to petition Co... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Why Black History Month is important: 11 of 32
Black History From a White Mom's PerspectiveAfter my husband and I adopted our first sibling group of African American children, Black History month took on an entirely new meaning for me. The first Black History month after our kids came saw our kids bringing home information about Martin Luther King and Rosa Parks. It also ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Should adoption by those over age 50 be permitted?: 9 of 22
As a 55-year-old adoptive mother of 10, I can truthfully take both the "yes" and "no" sides of this question. Some things to consider are: how old is the child being adopted; is there a more viable alternative for this child; does the child have siblings who want to be kept together? Is this a 55-year-old couple adopting a he... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology How television images affect expectations in relationships: 8 of 14
From Father Knows Best to Father is An Idiot where oh where did Ward go?In the early days of television, when Father Knows Best, the Donna Reed Show, and Leave It To Beaver were must see TV, Dad or "Father" was in charge of the family and was always firm, but fair; Mom was usually bright and articulate, but needed Dad's help ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Biking Male titans of cycling: 3 of 5
He's never won a race, never had a cycling shoe named after him and won't ever make the cover of Sports Illustrated. He's not backed by a cycling company and no logos emblazon the front of his cycling shirt, but Michael Tillman is a true titan of cycling. This 57-year-old restaurant manager rides for the sheer joy of riding, ... More..
Local Guides > Omaha Great places to exercise in Omaha, NE: 2 of 2
Whether looking for a short walk with the dog or a 70-mile heart-pumping bike ride, there is no better way to exercise in Omaha than taking advantage the city's miles of trails. Omaha's trail system runs through most of the city and its suburbs, making the trails accessible for everyone. Through most of the system, the tra... More..