In light of recent baby item recalls such as the popular Bumbo International baby seats and this week’s peanut butter recall, we’re sharing resources to help you check for recalls, which can be helpful as you prepare for a new little one.
Every adoptive family we work with will make an adoptive family print profile with us before they become “activated” – or are available for selection by birth …
Advice From Adoption Veterans
Initially, couples can be hesitant about ongoing contact with their child’s birth parents after the adoption. But studies show that ongoing contact through …
Advice From Adoption Veterans
As discussed in yesterday’s post about the first meeting or conversation with a birth mother, you may not know what to say …
How to Get Comfortable and Make the Most of Your First Meeting or Conversation
For those who choose adoption – and especially domestic adoption that is open or semi-open – it’s a very common concern: Will the birth mother like me? What are we supposed …
Why There is No Crystal Ball
The adoption process is a very personal one for waiting families. First, they must provide financial, medical and …
Red Thread Sessions is a free photography service for adoptive families. It was founded in 2011 by two custom photographers who had added to their own families through adoption. Both women wanted to celebrate …
Advice from Adoption Veterans
Although American Adoptions has some of the lowest adoption disruption rates among adoption professionals, some families have still experienced the unfortunate and …
Advice from Adoption Veterans
For many adoptive couples, the wait between their activation and an adoption opportunity can be nerve-wracking and stressful. This is totally normal, and …