The people you choose to adopt your baby will shape the rest of their life. Here are several things to consider that will help you find the best adoptive parents for your baby.
4 Questions to Ask Yourself When Searching for the Ideal Adoptive Parents
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>10 Open Adoption Fears — And How to Conquer Them
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Birth parents and adoptive parents have fears about open adoption. Most of the time, these fears come from believing myths about what open adoption is really like. Here are some of the most common concerns, and how to conquer them.
“Baby India” Story Reminds that Adoption is Always an Option
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>The Georgia story of the infant found in a plastic bag by the side of the road is heartbreaking — but offers the chance to educate about the options of Safe Haven and private domestic infant adoption for those women who feel they have no other choice.
4 Things People Still Get Wrong About Birth Mothers in 2019
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Our culture’s understanding of adoption has improved dramatically from where it was a few decades ago. But we still have plenty of room for improvement. These are four myths people still believe about birth mothers.
Celebrating All Types of Fathers on Father’s Day
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Father’s day is a special time set aside to honor all of the amazing men in our lives who helped us grow into the people we were meant to be. Learn more about you can celebrate all types of fathers on this amazing day.
How DNA Sites Are Changing Adoption
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>DNA tracking websites like Ancestry.com have fundamentally changed search and reunion for adoptees and birth parents. Are these changes good, bad, or somewhere in between?
5 Birth Parent Testimonials to Read When You Need Encouragement
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Nothing can be quite as encouraging as a story from someone who has experienced the same thing you are experiencing right now. These birth mothers understand the struggles you are feeling, and they are here to tell you that it’s going to be worth it.
Celebrating Mother’s Day and Birth Mother’s Day in Adoption
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Not only can we show our appreciation to mothers who are a very present part of a child’s life, but also to the many women who have made selfless and courageous decisions to share in the role of motherhood by placing their child for adoption.
Is it Okay to Want a Closed Adoption for Your Baby?
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Open and semi-open adoption has become increasingly common as the benefits of such situations are made clear. Still, some prospective birth mothers would prefer a closed adoption. Here are some things to consider about this big decision.
The Most Important Thing to Say to a Woman Considering Adoption
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>I believe the most important thing you can say to a woman who is considering adoption is — you have a choice. You always have a choice and I will support you either way.