It’s one thing to personally experience an adoption disruption, but it’s another thing entirely to watch it happen to someone you love so dearly. If you’re a hopeful adoptive grandparent, you’re understandably worried about the right things to do and say in a situation like this.
28
Feb
2020
How it Feels to Turn Down an Adoption Opportunity
Every hopeful parent eagerly awaits the call from their social worker where they learn they have been selected by a prospective birth mother. But what happens when the situation doesn’t feel right? Here’s what it might feel like to receive this call and say, “No.”
21
Feb
2020
How to Update Your Adoption Home Study
Completing the adoption home study is one of the first big hurdles for hopeful adoptive families. But, it’s not quite over once your paperwork is signed.
17
Feb
2020
How to Prepare Your Extended Family for Adoption
If you’re an adoptive parent, you may be anxious about how to tell your loved ones about your adoption plan. Find a few tips here.
10
Feb
2020
How to Advocate for Adoption Benefits & Parental Leave
with their child. But what exactly are your rights when it comes to adoption benefits and parental leave? Learn more about advocating for yourself here.
3
Feb
2020
How to Claim the 2019 Adoption Tax Credit
Did you finalize an adoption in 2019? Don’t forget about the federal Adoption Tax Credit when filing this year! Learn the basics about this nonrefundable tax credit here.
24
Jan
2020
How to Talk to Your Pediatrician About Adoption
Not all pediatricians are experienced with adoptees and adoption. So, how should you talk about this important subject with your child’s doctor? We’ve offered some helpful hints and suggestions in this guide.
17
Jan
2020
Dealing with Anger After an Adoption Disruption
The words “adoption disruption” can strike fear into the heart of any hopeful parent. It’s the scenario everyone wants to avoid. But, it’s important to talk about adoption disruptions and how to handle the fallout. Here are some helpful tips for dealing with anger after a disruption.
3
Jan
2020
20 New Year’s Resolutions for Adoptive Families in 2020
As the year and decade comes to an end, we’ve gathered 20 resolutions for adoptive parents to start off 2020 on the right note.
13
Dec
2019
The Ultimate Adoption Gift-Giving Guide
Gift ideas for adoptive parents to birth parents, birth parents to adoptive parents, birth parents to adoptees, adoptees to birth parents, general tips about adoption gift-giving, and more! We’ve got it covered.