First she was an adoptive mother through a closed adoption, then a birth grandmother in an open adoption. One woman tells her story of faith, fate, and of being on two sides of the adoption triad.
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.
21
Aug
2017
5 Birth Family Visit Ideas
Not sure what to do during your next open adoption visit? Check out these 5 fun kid-friendly ideas!
11
Aug
2017
13 Meaningful Ideas for Birth Parent Gifts
Many adoptive parents wish to give birth parents something to represent their love and gratitude, but what’s the perfect gift for you?
30
Jun
2017
What Every Parent Should Teach Their Kids About Adoption
Every parent should talk to their kids about adoption; even if they didn’t become a family through adoption! Here’s what you should say…
9
Jun
2017
Boundaries in an Open Adoption
Here’s how adoptive parents, birth parents, and adoptees can establish boundaries in open adoptions to help promote healthy relationships to last a lifetime.
2
Jun
2017
Adoption Shaming
“Why didn’t you try IVF?” “Why not adopt from foster care?” “Why would you adopt from *that* country?” “Why not have your *own* child?” There’s an alarming new trend of adoption shaming on the rise, and it’s coming from WITHIN the community.
2
May
2017
How to Make an Adoption Memory Book
How to document your child’s adoption for a special keepsake that’ll last a lifetime.