Learn how to navigate adoption tropes in media. Get tips for talking to your child about misrepresentations and using flawed TV shows as teaching moments.
How to Handle TV Shows and Movies that Misrepresent Adoption or Adoptees
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Can I Leave My Baby at the Hospital after Birth?
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Choosing adoption, however, gives you a safe and supported path forward. You can choose the family, decide how much contact you’d like in the future, and receive emotional and financial support during this process — even if your baby has already been born.
What I Wished I Had Known Before Adopting
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Discover honest insights and lived experiences on the realities of adoption. Learn about the emotional journey, bonding, and practical tips from fellow parents.
Nervous About Open Adoption?
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Address your fears about open adoption with expert insights on boundaries, benefits for your child, and tips for building a healthy, lifelong relationship.
How to Help Educate Your Adopted Child’s Teacher
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Help your child’s teacher understand adoption with practical tips on sensitive assignments, inclusive language, and building a supportive classroom environment.
Can I Adopt if I Have Depression?
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Adopt a baby with depression by maintaining stability, showing proactive management, and being transparent during your adoption home study.
How to Prepare a Sibling for Adoption
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Prepare your child for a new sibling through adoption with age-appropriate tips on bonding, managing expectations, and navigating the unique transition together.
Can Adoption Be Finalized Before the Baby Is Born?
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Understand the legal timeline of adoption. Learn why finalization happens after birth and how American Adoptions protects your family’s future.
How to Correct Adoption Language in Family or Friend Circles
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Learn how to gently correct adoption language with friends and family. Explore tips for replacing outdated terms with positive, respectful phrasing for everyone.
The First Step to Place Baby for Adoption: Your Guide to Getting Help
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Taking the first step to place baby for adoption is simply asking for information. Learn how to get support now.
