How do you create an adoption baby book? What do baby books for adopted children look like? Find some life book examples here to get you started.
21
May
2018
5 Things Not to Say to a Prospective Birth Mother – And What to Say Instead
An unplanned pregnancy is a complicated situation, and you may not know what to say to a friend or family member considering adoption. Here are a few tips to best express your support and care.
11
May
2018
How Adoption Changed My View on Mother’s Day
We shared our plans for adoption on Mother’s Day 2017. At the time, we thought reveling in the possibilities as prospective adoptive parents was the way to celebrate. However, our view has changed during the past year as we’ve waited to become adoptive parents.
7
May
2018
Our Adoption Story: Part 2
Our perspective on the future had just been changed. Anxiety surrounded the unknown of what this pregnancy would look like. Confusion tangled our thoughts not only about what doctors had told us, but even what we felt like God had called us to do in adoption. Now what?
30
Apr
2018
Our Adoption Story: Part 1
Brannon and I had talked about adoption even before we were married. The thought at the time seemed more like fantasy, but now we would be pursuing this reality. Our journey up to this point had already been a roller coaster ride, and little did we know what was to come.
20
Apr
2018
Oversharing in Adoption: 5 Adoption Details to Keep Within the Triad
It’s natural to want to talk about your adoption story — but how much information is too much? Here are five adoption details you should keep private:
16
Apr
2018
What You Need to Know about Postpartum and Post-Adoption Depression
Anyone who gives birth or brings a new child home can experience postpartum or post-adoption depression. Here’s what you need to know about adoption and depression.
9
Apr
2018
7 Well-Meaning – But Misguided – Comments about Adoption
People who are unfamiliar with adoption may say some misguided things to adoptive parents. Find a few of them here, and let us know any others we should include.
30
Mar
2018
4 Ways to Strengthen a Family Created through Adoption
The love of a family created through adoption is just as strong as a family created any other way. But there are few ways that you can strengthen your family’s bond that are unique to adoptive families.
26
Mar
2018
Can Anyone Adopt a Child?
If you’re thinking about starting the adoption process, the question may have crossed your mind at one point or another: Can anyone adopt a child?