It’s that time of year. You’ve committed to that diet. This will be the year you stop drying laundry on the treadmill and start running on it. …
11
Jan
2012
A New Year’s Resolution: Using Positive Adoption Language
5
Jan
2012
Advice from Adoption Veterans!
American Adoptions asked adoption veterans, “What is the ONE piece of advice you would offer to someone just beginning the adoption process?”
This is what they shared:
“Have faith and keep going …
21
Dec
2011
Answers and Resources for Your Adoption Tax Credit Questions
Every year, about this time until Tax Day in April, we hear from adoptive families who want advice on Adoption Tax Credit.
This time of year, in particular, we hear from new parents …
15
Dec
2011
Beating the Holiday Blues!
We put so much pressure on ourselves to have Hallmark holidays, every moment worthy of Kodak. And in such a frenzied season, it’s no wonder things can get stressful. No matter where you are in your adoption journey, here are some ways to beat the …
30
Nov
2011
Why Do Adopted Children Look Like Their Parents?
18
Nov
2011
National Adoption Day is Tomorrow!
One of the highlights of National Adoption Month is National Adoption Day! Through the grassroots efforts of adoption professionals, adoptive families, law firms, state foster care agencies, child advocates …
17
Nov
2011
How to Prepare for a Preemie Baby
In honor of World Prematurity Day and Prematurity Awareness Month, we want to help parents be best prepared for the birth of a preemie. According to statistics from the March of Dimes, one in eight babies …
14
Nov
2011
Do we have any say in medical choices at the hospital?
Q & A with Laurie
Hello everyone, my name is Laurie Walker, and I am an Adoptive Family Specialist with American Adoptions. I have worked with many birth mothers and …
11
Nov
2011
Happy Veterans Day!
On this Veterans Day, we want to thank the men and women who serve and protect us in the military! We are honored to help support and grow your families …
8
Nov
2011
Honoring Veterans Day with Eric and Heidi
Adopting an Adventure
Eric and Heidi are our second military family that we are featuring in this year’s Veterans Day Testimonial Tuesday.
Eric is an engineering assistant for …