It never fails that a well-meaning family member, friend or passerby will ask a seemingly harmless question that has the power to boil an adoptive parent’s blood. Which of these are you most tired of hearing?
1
Jul
2016
Meet Adoptive Families Near You!
Ever wanted to meet up with other families who have adopted children? Or families who are also waiting for “the call”? Our Adoptive Family Picnics have been a great opportunity for adoptive parents and adoptees alike to share advice and connect with each other. After …
30
Jun
2016
Hot and Hungry? Try These Healthy Summer Snacks
Whether you’re having an outdoor picnic, a day at the amusement park, or a road trip, chances are you will need some snacks on hand for the kids. Gummy worms and soda are certainly an appealing option from time to time, but on other occasions, you might be looking for something a little more nutritious.
In order for kids to grow up healthy and strong, they need a variety of nutrients, including protein, fiber, and all kinds of vitamins and minerals. Fortunately, there are many ways to incorporate healthy foods into your kids’ snacks in a way they will love.
27
Jun
2016
Activities to Do with Your Child’s Birth Parents
Summer vacation is a great time to get in touch with your child’s birth parents – or even get together. If you and your child’s birth parents are meeting up over the summer, here are just a few fun things you can do:
24
Jun
2016
Bringing Adoptive Families Together
Not long after finalizing their adoption, Erin and Jared Hart took their six-month old daughter Charlie to a playdate with another adoptive family. The parents had a two-year old son named Henry, and these two kids had more in common than just adoption – in fact, Henry and Charlie share a birth mother.
13
Jun
2016
Zika Virus – Will it Affect Your Adoption?
Some adoptive families have come to us with questions and concerns about the recent outbreak that has affected newborn babies in other countries – the Zika virus. To help you understand the Zika virus and whether it has an impact on American Adoptions, we have …
11
Apr
2016
Fostering Positive Relationships with Birth Parents – The First Year
My name is Michelle Downard and I am a birth mother working with American Adoptions. I chose adoption for my son Ryan who turned 18 this year (February 2016). I have been handling pictures and letters and …
28
Mar
2016
Preparing for Baby – How and When to Get Started
Going into an adoption, unlike a pregnancy, you have no idea when your child will be born, what season it will be, what the child’s sex is, or even if there may be more than one baby. So how in the world do you prepare for baby when there are so many unknowns?
24
Mar
2016
Announcing Your Adoption
So you’ve made the decision to adopt. You’re over-the-moon excited and you simply cannot wait to tell the world about the amazing journey you’re beginning. But it has to be perfect.
What is the perfect way to announce your adoption journey? Well we don’t just have one perfect way, we have several! (But really, any way you announce your adoption journey is perfect in our eyes.)
8
Feb
2016
Finding an Adoption Mentor for Your Child
As adopted children develop their identity and self-esteem, it’s especially important for them to grow in their understanding of adoption through you, their adoptive parents – …