Ben & Carla
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Parenting 101
100

How long have Ben and Carla known that they've wanted to adopt?

Since 2006

100

Magical teenage wizard, Harry Potter is considered of legal age and is free to use magic without restriction at what age?

17

100

This type of day is celebrated annually by families who adopt a new family member(s) into their homes, often marking the anniversary of the adoption.

Gotcha Day

100

In the old testament, this Jewish woman was raised by her cousin Mordecai after the death of her parents, later becoming queen of Persia.

Esther

100

According to research, this strategy can help children develop emotional regulation skills, particularly when parents model empathy and teach their children how to name their feelings

Emotional coaching 

200

What are the names of the kids Carla and Ben are currently fostering to adopt?

David and Crystal

200

According to a 2023 survey by Pew Research Center, about 67% of teens (ages 13-17) in the U.S. reported using what social media platform?

Tiktok

200

This country has one of the highest adoption rates in the world, with children often placed in the U.S. due to a lack of domestic adoptive parents.

China
200

What celebrity couple adopted children from Ethiopia, Vietnam, and Cambodia in the early 2000s?

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie 

200

Studies have found that the best time for parents to discuss emotions or difficult topics with their children is often during this activity, which fosters natural conversation.

Car Rides

300

What year did Ben and Carla adopt Holly?

2021

300

This video game franchise, known for its battle royale mode and highly competitive gameplay, has become a massive hit among teenagers since its release in 2017.

Fortnite

300

This day, celebrated on May 15, honors the families formed through adoption and helps bring attention to the needs of children in foster care.

National Adoption Day

300

At the age of 9 this socialite was adopted by her parent's friend and lead singer of the Motown group Commodores.

Nicole Richie 

300

This condition, which affects approximately 5-10% of children, is characterized by difficulty in paying attention, hyperactivity, and impulsive behavior, and is commonly treated with behavioral therapy and medication.

ADHD

400

What non-profit, Christian adoption agency is based in Washington and Arizona with the goal of making family a reality for every child. HINT: Ben and Carla partnering with this agency for their adoption? 

Antioch Adoptions

400

Teenagers experience this due to hormonal changes, which can result in emotional shifts from happiness to irritability.

mood swings

400

What daily comic, that later was turned into a broadway musical and film, debuted in the New York Daily News on August 5th, 1924.

Little Orphan Annie

400

This famous singer adopted a child from Ethiopia in 2012 and named him "David Banda."

Madona
400

At what age do infants begin to pull themselves up and stand, often leading to their first unassisted steps?

12 MONTHS

500

Who loves Holly the most? Ben or Carla

Both

500

What popular slang term refers to someone’s style or fashion, often used to compliment someone's outfit or appearance.

Drip

500

What term specifically refers to short-term care provided by another approved foster parent or caregiver, typically for children in foster care

Respite care

500

This singer and actress, known for her role in The Hunger Games and The X-Men franchise, adopted two children from Africa with her husband, actor Liam Hemsworth.

Miley Cyrus

500

Name of a parenting trend where the mother-to-be lies in a tub of milk for a photo op

"milk bath maternity shoot."

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