How can you safely travel to a prospective birth mother’s state and hospital during the coronavirus outbreak? Check out a few tips and tricks here from adoptive parents who have recently been in your shoes.
6
Apr
2020
I’m Adopted, and I’m a Social Worker at an Adoption Agency: Jenna’s Story
Jenna, an adoptee, is a social worker who works with pregnant women who are considering adoption. She shares some of her views on her job and her experiences as it relates to her own adoption.
3
Apr
2020
My Birth Parent Search and Reunion: Jenna’s Story
Jenna, who grew up in a closed adoption, talks about her adoption experience, and how she recently found and connected with her birth parents.
1
Apr
2020
5 Tips for Open Adoption During COVID-19
How can you maintain open adoption when in-person contact isn’t an option? We’ve gathered five ideas to keep you healthy and keep your post-placement relationship happy.
30
Mar
2020
My Life as an Adoptee: Jenna’s Story
Jenna is a social worker at American Adoptions and an adoptee who grew up in a closed adoption. She works with pregnant women who are considering adoption. She’s also recently reunited with her birth parents. This is her adoption story.
27
Mar
2020
8 Things Same-Sex Adoptive Parents are Tired of Hearing
We’ve all heard our fair share of insensitive or ignorant comments about adoption. But, when you’re an LGBT parent, you get a whole different set.
23
Mar
2020
‘Adopting’ Pets and Highways: An Adoptee’s Perspective
Adoptee Diana discusses the pros and cons of using “adopt” when referring to pets, highways and everything in between. Find out what the phrase means to her here.
20
Mar
2020
9 Tips for Self-Care During the Adoption Process: Expectant Parents
Making an adoption plan can be tough. But, as you’re trying to do what’s best for your baby, don’t forget to take care of yourself, too.
18
Mar
2020
3 Adoption Lessons We Learned From Last Night’s “This is Us”
What if Jack Pearson hadn’t died? How would that have impacted adoptee Randall? The answers may surprise you. Find out what we learned in this week’s episode here.
16
Mar
2020
9 Tips for Self-Care During the Adoption Process: Adoptive Parents
When you’re in the adoption process, it’s easy to get caught up in the legal and practical requirements. But, don’t forget to pay attention to your mental and physical well-being, too!