Adoptive mom Jill wanted to prepare her older children for questions they’d get about adoption. She never anticipated exactly how well they would do.
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Nov
2020
5 Ways to Engage Your Child in their Adoption Story
Every adoptee is different, but they all deserve to be the authors of their own stories. For National Adoption Month, learn how you can foster your child’s pride and engagement in their adoption story.
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Oct
2020
How Will Moving Affect Your Adoption Process?
If you’re a prospective adoptive parent in the midst of the adoption process, and you move to a new home, how will your move affect your adoption? Here’s a list of everything you’ll need to do and consider if you’re adopting and about to move.
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Oct
2020
5 Things Adoption Has Taught My Kids
Almost a year out from her family’s adoption placement, Jill reflects on what the adoption process has taught her older daughters.
5
Oct
2020
Love, Loss and Hope: Adoptive Mom Jen’s Story
Adoptive mother Jen shares her story of love and loss — and how American Adoptions helped her husband become a dad before his tragic passing.
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Sep
2020
10 Ways to Save Money for Adoption
Saving money for your adoption can be tough. But we’ve got some tips to help you set aside the money you’ll need, and general advice for financing your path to parenthood.
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Sep
2020
How to Bond with an Adopted Grandchild
In honor of Grandparent’s Day, we’ve gathered some helpful tips for grandparents who are unsure of how to bond with their adopted grandchild, or who are preparing to welcome a grandchild through adoption.
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Sep
2020
The Importance of Fully Grieving Infertility: An Adoptee’s Words
An adoptee and writer at American Adoptions shares her thoughts on why it’s important for prospective adoptive parents to fully grieve infertility before they pursue adoption.
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Aug
2020
Are Adoptive Parents Heroes? An Adoptive Mother’s Thoughts
Adoptive mom Jill explores whether adoptive parents really are “heroes” for adopting children in need of homes.
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Aug
2020
10 Things You Should Never Say to Someone Who’s Adopting
Is there a would-be adoptive parent in your life? Educate yourself about the off-limit adoption conversation topics here.