Post Adoption Depression – You’re Not Alone

Just as biological mothers can experience postpartum blues or depression, so too can adoptive moms (and dads).

There are so many emotions involved in becoming a parent, and for those who become parents nearly overnight, there can be the added stress of doing everything at the last minute. Coupled with sleep deprivation and complicated feelings of guilt associated with birth parents, it’s no wonder so many adoptive parents experience post adoption depression.

The good news is that you are not alone. There are thousands of adoptive parents out there coping with the same feelings you are. And even better, there is help available.

Jul

2016

5 Things Your Social Worker Wants You to Know

Emotions run high in any adoption situation and adoptive families don’t always know how to act or react to certain circumstances. The best thing for families to do in these situations is to turn to their adoption social worker for advice.

Jul

2016

Avoid the ‘Summer Slide’ with These Fun Tips

As a teacher, I always give parents ways to avoid the “summer slide” with their kids. What exactly is the summer slide? It is the temporary setback some children experience in their learning over the summer. Now, summer is absolutely a time for kids to enjoy life, relax, and take a break from the daily routine of school! I’m a firm believer in this. However, it can only help your child’s education to encourage them to learn something new over the summer.

Here are some fun, educational things you can do with your kids this summer…and they may not even realize they’re learning something at the same time!

Jul

2016

Time to Go! Traveling to Meet Baby on Short Notice

Because there is no way to predict when an expectant mother is going to have her baby, American Adoptions always recommends that families wait to travel until she is going to the hospital. This is one of the most exciting times in the adoption process, but it can also be nerve-wracking – especially if you have a long way to travel.

Luckily, there are plenty of steps you can take to make sure you are prepared when the big day arrives. Here, we’ve compiled some of the best tips and strategies to help your adoption take off without a hitch.

Jul

2016

7 Annoying Questions Adoptive Parents Are Tired of Hearing

It never fails that a well-meaning family member, friend or passerby will ask a seemingly harmless question that has the power to boil an adoptive parent’s blood. Which of these are you most tired of hearing?

Jul

2016

Meet Adoptive Families Near You!

Ever wanted to meet up with other families who have adopted children? Or families who are also waiting for “the call”? Our Adoptive Family Picnics have been a great opportunity for adoptive parents and adoptees alike to share advice and connect with each other. After …

Jun

2016

Hot and Hungry? Try These Healthy Summer Snacks

Whether you’re having an outdoor picnic, a day at the amusement park, or a road trip, chances are you will need some snacks on hand for the kids. Gummy worms and soda are certainly an appealing option from time to time, but on other occasions, you might be looking for something a little more nutritious.

In order for kids to grow up healthy and strong, they need a variety of nutrients, including protein, fiber, and all kinds of vitamins and minerals. Fortunately, there are many ways to incorporate healthy foods into your kids’ snacks in a way they will love.

Jun

2016

Activities to Do with Your Child’s Birth Parents

Summer vacation is a great time to get in touch with your child’s birth parents – or even get together. If you and your child’s birth parents are meeting up over the summer, here are just a few fun things you can do:

Jun

2016

Bringing Adoptive Families Together

Not long after finalizing their adoption, Erin and Jared Hart took their six-month old daughter Charlie to a playdate with another adoptive family. The parents had a two-year old son named Henry, and these two kids had more in common than just adoption – in fact, Henry and Charlie share a birth mother.

Jun

2016

Zika Virus – Will it Affect Your Adoption?

Some adoptive families have come to us with questions and concerns about the recent outbreak that has affected newborn babies in other countries – the Zika virus. To help you understand the Zika virus and whether it has an impact on American Adoptions, we have …

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