One of the most challenging parts of being the parent of a teenage girl is keeping them from becoming a panic-driven bundle of nerves in the excitement of shopping for the perfect dress for homecoming and prom. The best thing to do to keep things under control while looking for the best dress is to KISS your daughter. KISS is a well-known acronym that stands for Keep It Simple Sweetie. Here, KISS is an acrostic mini-guide to give to your daughter so she can be prepared for dress shopping.

For many birth mothers, the world of adoption may seem like the great unknown. In reality, the process has evolved and changed so much that information is readily available for birth parents that choose the adoption process. Instead of wondering what type of future your child will be a part of, you can help make those decisions before the baby is even born. As you look into placing a baby for adoption, there are four types of decisions you can make that will impact their future.