If you’re an adoptee, you’ve heard it. If you’re not an adoptee, you’ve probably said it yourself, but in the future? Refrain. Here are 15 things that adoptees are sick of hearing, and that you probably shouldn’t say.
12
Feb
2021
Our 2021 ‘Love at First Sight’ Photo Contest Winners!
Thanks to all who entered the American Adoptions Valentine’s Day photo contest! Find out who the 2021 winners are here.
1
Feb
2021
9 Things You Should Never, Ever Ask a Birth Parent
Just because you can ask about something doesn’t mean that you should. Here, find some of the most common questions birth parents get and why you should refrain from asking them.
29
Jan
2021
How to Enter Our 2021 ‘Love at First Sight’ Photo Contest
Calling all American Adoptions birth & adoptive families! Photos for our Valentine’s photo contest must be submitted by 5 p.m. CST on Friday, Feb. 5.
15
Jan
2021
An Adoptive Parent’s Guide to Donated Breast Milk
Many hopeful parents consider using donated breast milk. If you’re curious about doing so yourself, this guide has everything you need to know to get started.
8
Jan
2021
Change of Plans: One Birth Mother’s Adoption and Reunion Story
It was the spring of 1986, and 18-year-old Marda had her life all mapped out. But then life happened, and those plans started to crumble.
1
Jan
2021
Is 2021 Your Year to Adopt?
2020 changed life as we know it in almost every way — including creating new challenges in the adoption world. But, despite it all, the birth and adoptive families of American Adoptions persevered, and will continue to do so. Is 2021 your year to adopt?
25
Dec
2020
7 Ways to Incorporate Adoption into Your Holiday Traditions
Whether you’re a birth parent or you’re an adoptive family, adoption has played a huge role in your life. This holiday season let’s take some time to honor that journey by including some adoption-centric traditions in your usual celebrations.
21
Dec
2020
‘We Wouldn’t Change a Thing’: Jill’s Christmas Adoption Story
Adoptive mom Jill looks back on the Christmas that changed her family forever — when their daughter came early and they spent their holidays in the NICU with their newborn.
18
Dec
2020
Our 2020 Winter Wonderland Photo Contest Winners!
Congrats to the winners of this year’s Winter Wonderland Photo Contest!