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.
15
Jul
2019
5 Tips for Adoptive Parents Attending Prenatal Appointments
The ability to attend a prenatal appointment with your prospective birth mother is rare. This is an amazing opportunity and important moment in your adoption journey. Here are five things to consider.
12
Jul
2019
Should We Adopt Our Child’s Biological Sibling?
What happens when you are contacted, by the agency or by the birth mother personally, about adopting your child’s biological sibling? Here are several important factors to consider.
8
Jul
2019
7½ Ways to Keep Yourself Busy During the Wait
After the rush of satisfying all the important adoption requirements, hopeful mom Jill has reached a lull in her adoption journey: the wait. Here, she offers up 7 — and 1/2 — tips to help others get through it.
5
Jul
2019
3 Ways Placing a Baby for Adoption Can Change Your Life
The effects of adoption will last long after the process ends. As a pregnant woman considering adoption, here are three ways it can change your life — for the better.
2
Jul
2019
“Baby India” Story Reminds that Adoption is Always an Option
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.
1
Jul
2019
5 Tips to Rock Your Adoption Video Profile
Your adoption profile is used by prospective birth mothers to decide whether or not to pick your family. Don’t waste this opportunity to put your best foot forward. Here’s how to make the best adoption video profile.
28
Jun
2019
Mark Your Calendars for Our Annual Picnics!
American Adoptions can finally announce the dates for this year’s adoptive family picnics! Our Pennsylvania picnic will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14, and our Kansas City adoptive picnic will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5.
28
Jun
2019
The 5 Most Helpful Things You Can Say to a Friend Who Is Waiting
Be an encouragement to your friend who is adopting by knowing some of the best things to say to them during what may be some of the hardest days — their adoption wait. Here are five things to get the conversation started.
24
Jun
2019
4 Things People Still Get Wrong About Birth Mothers in 2019
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.