Did you finalize an adoption in 2019? Don’t forget about the federal Adoption Tax Credit when filing this year! Learn the basics about this nonrefundable tax credit here.
24
Jan
2020
How to Talk to Your Pediatrician About Adoption
Not all pediatricians are experienced with adoptees and adoption. So, how should you talk about this important subject with your child’s doctor? We’ve offered some helpful hints and suggestions in this guide.
17
Jan
2020
Dealing with Anger After an Adoption Disruption
The words “adoption disruption” can strike fear into the heart of any hopeful parent. It’s the scenario everyone wants to avoid. But, it’s important to talk about adoption disruptions and how to handle the fallout. Here are some helpful tips for dealing with anger after a disruption.
3
Jan
2020
20 New Year’s Resolutions for Adoptive Families in 2020
As the year and decade comes to an end, we’ve gathered 20 resolutions for adoptive parents to start off 2020 on the right note.
13
Dec
2019
The Ultimate Adoption Gift-Giving Guide
Gift ideas for adoptive parents to birth parents, birth parents to adoptive parents, birth parents to adoptees, adoptees to birth parents, general tips about adoption gift-giving, and more! We’ve got it covered.
9
Dec
2019
Navigating Open Adoption During the Holidays
During the holiday season, a lot of birth and adoptive families who share open adoptions have their own traditions, like any family. Need some tips to help navigate your open adoption during the holidays? Here are our suggestions.
29
Nov
2019
16 Black Friday Purchases That Give Back to Adoption
Do something different this Black Friday by making purchases that give back to adoption. Here are 16 ideas that also make great holiday gifts.
20
Nov
2019
‘This is Us’ Recap: When a Birth Parent Improves Personal Circumstances
In the fall finale of “This is Us,” foster care adoptee Deja discovers that her birth mom has turned her life around — and it raises complicated emotions for Deja and her adoptive parents both.
13
Nov
2019
Recap: ‘This is Us’ Addresses Complications of Birth Parent Relationships
Our favorite adoption TV show dropped another important lesson in this week’s episode. Did you miss it? Read our recap here.
21
Oct
2019
A Day in the Life of an Adoptive Family Specialist
You know that your adoptive family specialist is your first point of the contact throughout the adoption process. But what does their day look like? Here’s a peak behind the curtain into the crazy day of an adoptive family specialist.