Going through an adoption can sometimes prompt rude or insensitive questions and comments from spectators. Some adoptive families can find the questioning bothersome, but I see it as an opportunity.
18
Feb
2019
What Happens After an Adoption Disruption?
Adoption disruptions can be challenging. Navigating the emotional recovery alone is difficult, but what about the practical issues that follow? What are the next steps and what happens to the funds you’ve already invested?
15
Feb
2019
How I Talk to My (Biological) Kids About Adoption
When you are trying to explain your adoption decision to your child, what do you say and how much detail should you include? How can you approach the process in a way your child will accept and understand?
11
Feb
2019
10 More Great Adoption Fundraising Ideas
We’re back with more! In our previous post, we gave you some ideas to kickstart your adoption fundraiser. Now, here’s 10 more ideas to keep you going toward your fundraising goal.
8
Feb
2019
5 Things I Didn’t Know About Adoption Before Starting the Process
Now that we are fully involved in our adoption and awaiting an adoption opportunity, I recall some aspects about adoption that I learned after our process began. Here are the top five things I didn’t know about adoption before starting the process:
1
Feb
2019
10 Great Adoption Fundraising Ideas
The cost associated with the adoption process can be too much for many families to handle alone. What can you do about this? There are several options, including fundraising. Here are some of the best ideas to get you started.
4
Jan
2019
Begin This Year Different Than the Last
We choose to begin our 2019 different and better than our previous year. We have learned so much through a year of adoption ups and downs that our focus has changed.
31
Dec
2018
Signs 2019 is Your Year to Adopt
Adoption is a life-changing commitment, and sometimes we want someone to tell us we’re ready. It’s scary, and there are so many things to consider. But if you’re looking for a sign that 2019 is the year you finally make the call, these may be it.
24
Dec
2018
Why We’re Open About Our Wait to Adopt During the Holidays
Instead of dreading the holiday season and trying to duck away from the relative with a big opinion or the cousin sharing a multitude of pictures showing their new baby, take the opportunity to celebrate your adoption story.
3
Dec
2018
Where to Get Adoption Support
Adoption can be amazing, but it can also be difficult. You don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you are a birth parent or adoptive parent, there are resources to help you along the way.