Adoption can be amazing, but it can also be difficult. You don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you are a birth parent or adoptive parent, there are resources to help you along the way.
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Nov
2018
Giving Thanks During the Wait to Adopt
We have not yet been blessed with a child brought to our family through adoption, but in the waiting, we will be grateful even when it seems hard to find a positive light.
12
Nov
2018
3 Simple Ways to Lift Up Youth Voices this National Adoption Month
If you are an adoptive parent, here are three simple things you can do this National Adoption Month to support adoptees in sharing their stories — and to learn from what they have to say.
9
Nov
2018
Why We’re Celebrating World Adoption Day
My family will be sharing our smiley face posts on World Adoption Day because we are in the middle of the adoption process right now. The smiley face for us embodies so much of our life’s journey over the past year and so much of what is to come.
31
Oct
2018
What Adoptive Parents of Blended Families Can Learn from “This is Us”
In last night’s “This is Us,” Randall takes on a new hobby for a reason his parents would have never anticipated. Here’s what we took away from the important conversation between him and his father.
26
Oct
2018
4 Ways to Celebrate Mothers Who Choose Adoption
Shouldn’t moms be celebrated every day? Their unending love and dedication to their children, every single day, is not to be ignored… and that includes birth mothers. Here are some ways to recognize and remember birth moms any day of the year.
1
Oct
2018
Should Adoptive Families Have Bonding Time with No Visitors?
Bonding time is important for all new families, but sometimes it is difficult to get that process started, especially when friends and family members are eager to meet your new addition.
28
Sep
2018
Can You Switch Adoption Agencies?
If you’re an adoptive parent, switching adoption professionals is a big decision. It could improve your experience — but it could also add time and expense to the process. How do you know if making the change is right for you?
14
Sep
2018
Writing a Reference Letter for Your Friend Who Is Adopting
Your friend has asked you to write an adoption reference letter for them, and you’re eager to help – but where do you start? Here’s what you need to know.
24
Aug
2018
How to Deal with Anger (and Other Emotions) as a Waiting Adoptive Family
Adoption can be an emotionally difficult time for hopeful parents, especially while they are waiting for an adoption placement. By taking certain steps, you can cope with these emotions in a positive manner. Find a few suggestions for doing so here.