Yesterday, Disney released The Odd Life of Timothy Green. The movie is a story within a story and follows a couple who – when faced with …
12
Aug
2012
Change in Relationship with Birth Parents
Q & A with Laurie
Hello everyone, my name is Laurie Walker, and I am an Adoptive Family Specialist with American Adoptions. I have worked with many birth mothers and adoptive …
11
Jul
2012
Tips for Sending Pictures and Letters to Birth Mothers
As you read in this week’s Testimonial Tuesday, pictures and …
29
May
2012
Will we learn the last names of the birth parents?
Q & A with Laurie
Hello everyone, my name is Laurie Walker, and I am an Adoptive Family Specialist with American Adoptions. I have worked with many birth mothers and adoptive …
11
May
2012
Advice for Joining Adoption Support Groups
Q & A with Laurie
Hello everyone, my name is Laurie Walker, and I am an Adoptive Family Specialist with American Adoptions. I have worked with many birth mothers and adoptive …
4
May
2012
Adoptive Family Parenting Preparation
Many couples who adopt through American Adoptions are first-time parents. They wonder if they should do anything special to prepare, like take classes or read books. First-time parent jitters are totally normal, and there’s truly only so much you can prepare for. But here is …
28
Mar
2012
How to Tell Your Child About Adoption
Recently, an adoptive family we’ve worked with asked us: When is it a good time to tell your adopted child that …
13
Feb
2012
Adoption Scrapbooking!
An adoption scrapbook or lifebook isn’t just a good keepsake for your child. It can also help you find the right words to jumpstart the adoption conversation as your …
4
Feb
2012
How do we get a SSN for our baby?
Q & A with Laurie
Hello everyone, my name is Laurie Walker, and I am an Adoptive Family Specialist with American Adoptions. I have worked with many birth mothers and adoptive families in my time …
2
Feb
2012
Cozy Up to an Adoption Book This Winter
Need a winter read? If the cold and blustery winter weather outside has you going stir-crazy on the inside, then grab your favorite blanket, a hot cup of tea and dive …