DNA tracking websites like Ancestry.com have fundamentally changed search and reunion for adoptees and birth parents. Are these changes good, bad, or somewhere in between?
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.
7
Dec
2018
3 Important Adoption Lessons We Learned from “Elf”
“Elf” is a favorite holiday movie for many — but it’s also a good commentary on the journey of its protagonist, adoptee Buddy. Find out why you should rewatch this quality Christmas film with your family today!
30
Nov
2018
Love and Opportunity: What National Adoption Month Means to Scott Mars
During National Adoption Month, we look back at how our co-founder, Scott Mars, brought his experience as an adoptee to creating a better adoption agency with American Adoptions.
8
Jun
2018
8 Reasons to Share Your Adoption Story
Whether you are an adoptive parent, birth parent or adoptee, you may be surprised what details in your story will connect with someone. Here are eight compelling reasons to share your adoption experience with the people around you.
19
Mar
2018
5 Tips for Finding a Biological Sibling
How do you find biological siblings if you have no point of contact or other birth family to ask? This can be a complicated process, but here are five tips for getting started.
11
Oct
2017
What Adoptive Parents Should Learn from That Scene in “This is Us”
In last night’s episode, Randall embarked on his birth parent search alone, resulting in a dangerous situation. Here’s what you can learn from his mistakes.
15
Sep
2017
Siblings and Adoption: What it Means to Your Child
Sibling relationships play an important role in a child’s life. Adoption adds a different dynamic. These tips can help birth and adoptive parents talk with their child about biological siblings, half siblings, and siblings they aren’t genetically related to.
28
Aug
2017
Adoption-Educating Tips for Teachers and Parents
As school approaches, teachers may not consider the intricacies of having an adoptee as a student. Here are some important things to know.