“Elf” is a favorite holiday movie for many — but it’s also a good commentary on the journey of its protagonist, adoptee Buddy. Find out why you should rewatch this quality Christmas film with your family today!
30
Nov
2018
Love and Opportunity: What National Adoption Month Means to Scott Mars
During National Adoption Month, we look back at how our co-founder, Scott Mars, brought his experience as an adoptee to creating a better adoption agency with American Adoptions.
8
Jun
2018
8 Reasons to Share Your Adoption Story
Whether you are an adoptive parent, birth parent or adoptee, you may be surprised what details in your story will connect with someone. Here are eight compelling reasons to share your adoption experience with the people around you.
19
Mar
2018
5 Tips for Finding a Biological Sibling
How do you find biological siblings if you have no point of contact or other birth family to ask? This can be a complicated process, but here are five tips for getting started.
11
Oct
2017
What Adoptive Parents Should Learn from That Scene in “This is Us”
In last night’s episode, Randall embarked on his birth parent search alone, resulting in a dangerous situation. Here’s what you can learn from his mistakes.
15
Sep
2017
Siblings and Adoption: What it Means to Your Child
Sibling relationships play an important role in a child’s life. Adoption adds a different dynamic. These tips can help birth and adoptive parents talk with their child about biological siblings, half siblings, and siblings they aren’t genetically related to.
28
Aug
2017
Adoption-Educating Tips for Teachers and Parents
As school approaches, teachers may not consider the intricacies of having an adoptee as a student. Here are some important things to know.
26
May
2017
An Adoptee’s Perspective on Anger in Adoption
One adoptee’s views on anti-adoption attitudes and glossed-over adoption ideals, and why she believes the truth falls somewhere in the middle.
17
Apr
2017
How to Access Your Original Birth Certificate as an Adoptee
For adult adoptees who want to learn more about their adoption, obtaining your original birth certificate can be unfortunately tricky. Here’s what you need to know: