FYI

1) In a two-part episode of PBSKids Arthur, Binky’s family will adopt a baby girl from China. Binky receives this news with anticipation, and delights in helping prepare for her arrival and visiting China. Growing through his worries about life changes and, more importantly, whether his new sister will even like him—Binky becomes the proudest big brother in Elwood City. The Arthur pre-production and writing teams conducted extensive research and interviews with adoptive families to create the special episodes. “We hope the millions of families touched by adoption in this country, and around the world, will find familiarity and accuracy in our portrayal of the experience of these characters,” says Executive Producer Pierre Valette. “Big Brother Binky” will premiere Friday, September 7; visit www.pbskidsgo.org/arthur for local listings and encore presentations. Further resource: Adoptive Families.com describes “Big Brother Binky” in detail and gives background on Arthur's previous connection with adoption.

2) This great article on Vietnam travel published inTravel and Leisure Magazine in March 2007. As a world traveler who calls Hanoi, Vietnam her second home, fiction writer Dana Sachs brings the country to life for prospective parents through Vietnam adoption in her article "Vietnam Now". Whether you'd like to experience french fries Vietnam-style, or visit local islands and alternate cities, Vietnam can be a welcome surprise and a lasting memory for those that visit. Experience your trip like a local and learn about the following terms and locations you may experience in your Vietnamese travels while completing your family.