Open adoption communication can be tricky. Add social media into that, and things can get really complicated. What’s the best way to navigate social media and adoption? Find out here.
14
Jan
2019
Should I Adopt Again?
Adopting a second time is a big decision, and there are plenty of things to consider. Here are some of the most important questions you can ask to get started on this life-changing choice.
11
Jan
2019
When Kids Say Hurtful Things in Adoption
There may be moments when your child shouts somethings that is a total punch in the gut. How can you respond when your kids say hurtful things? Even though it may not feel like it, moments that hurt can become opportunities for healing.
31
Dec
2018
Signs 2019 is Your Year to Adopt
Adoption is a life-changing commitment, and sometimes we want someone to tell us we’re ready. It’s scary, and there are so many things to consider. But if you’re looking for a sign that 2019 is the year you finally make the call, these may be it.
3
Dec
2018
Where to Get Adoption Support
Adoption can be amazing, but it can also be difficult. You don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you are a birth parent or adoptive parent, there are resources to help you along the way.
23
Nov
2018
Giving Thanks During the Wait to Adopt
We have not yet been blessed with a child brought to our family through adoption, but in the waiting, we will be grateful even when it seems hard to find a positive light.
12
Nov
2018
3 Simple Ways to Lift Up Youth Voices this National Adoption Month
If you are an adoptive parent, here are three simple things you can do this National Adoption Month to support adoptees in sharing their stories — and to learn from what they have to say.
9
Nov
2018
Why We’re Celebrating World Adoption Day
My family will be sharing our smiley face posts on World Adoption Day because we are in the middle of the adoption process right now. The smiley face for us embodies so much of our life’s journey over the past year and so much of what is to come.
31
Oct
2018
What Adoptive Parents of Blended Families Can Learn from “This is Us”
In last night’s “This is Us,” Randall takes on a new hobby for a reason his parents would have never anticipated. Here’s what we took away from the important conversation between him and his father.
26
Oct
2018
4 Ways to Celebrate Mothers Who Choose Adoption
Shouldn’t moms be celebrated every day? Their unending love and dedication to their children, every single day, is not to be ignored… and that includes birth mothers. Here are some ways to recognize and remember birth moms any day of the year.