Adopting a child is a process full of emotional highs and lows. Waiting adoptive mom Jill lays it all out there, the good and the bad, to give you a better picture of what adoption really looks like.
5
Apr
2019
5 Open Adoption Questions for Prospective Birth Moms to Ask
Your relationship with the adoptive family and your child will be a brand-new experience. Navigating this type of relationship might be difficult, so it’s a good idea to envision what you’d like it to include beforehand. Here are some questions to ask yourself when you’re thinking of your future relationship with your child.
1
Apr
2019
Why The April Fool’s Pregnancy Announcements Aren’t Funny
Whether it’s a prank or a punch line, some things are best left unsaid. Or, in this case, unpublished. We’re talking about fake pregnancy announcements, an especially pertinent topic for today, April Fool’s Day.
29
Mar
2019
5 Times for Potential Birth Parents to Reach Out to an Adoption Specialist
There will be moments in your adoption where you will feel challenged, vulnerable, and nervous with the weight of your baby’s future on your shoulders. But you don’t have to go through this on your own. Adoption specialists are always available whenever you need them.
25
Mar
2019
What Happens if Your Adoption Fees Aren’t Protected?
Adoption disruptions occur in a small percentage of domestic infant adoption cases. When a disruption does happen, what happens to all the funds a family has already invested in the process? The answer depends on the agency you are working with.
22
Mar
2019
What Video Games Get Right and Wrong About Adoption
Modern video games continue to simulate real‐life experiences every year. But what about going so far as recreating an adoption? While there are only a few options, find out what the best games with adoption elements are here and what to keep an eye out for if you’re looking for a realistic experience.
18
Mar
2019
How My Family Discusses Adoption
Adoption is a word of love in our home. Birth mother is a word of courage. “Placing” your child, instead of “giving” your child away, is taught and enforced. Family is a word not just about blood, but an open heart. Sister is a word of pride. Words matter, and teaching my children the appropriate adoption language is the seed to change.
11
Mar
2019
The Best Articles and Resources for Adult Adoptees
Life as an adult adoptee isn’t always easy, but you don’t have to go through this journey on your own. Whether you’re ready to search for your birth parents, or you’re looking for uplifting and captivating stories, we’ve got you covered. Here are some of the best articles and resources for adult adoptees.
8
Mar
2019
Questions Your Kids May Ask About the Baby You Placed for Adoption — And Ways to Answer
Many women who placed children for adoption go on to have children they choose to parent, or may be in a position where they are placing a child after already having other children. How do you answer the inevitable questions about adoption? Here’s how.
4
Mar
2019
Can Parents with Disabilities Adopt?
Is adoption an option for anyone? If you have differing abilities and dreams of becoming a parent, this may be a question you’ve asked yourself. Here are the answers.