Learn how to navigate adoption tropes in media. Get tips for talking to your child about misrepresentations and using flawed TV shows as teaching moments.
24
Feb
2026
What I Wished I Had Known Before Adopting
Discover honest insights and lived experiences on the realities of adoption. Learn about the emotional journey, bonding, and practical tips from fellow parents.
19
Feb
2026
Nervous About Open Adoption?
Address your fears about open adoption with expert insights on boundaries, benefits for your child, and tips for building a healthy, lifelong relationship.
17
Feb
2026
How to Help Educate Your Adopted Child’s Teacher
Help your child’s teacher understand adoption with practical tips on sensitive assignments, inclusive language, and building a supportive classroom environment.
12
Feb
2026
How to Prepare a Sibling for Adoption
Prepare your child for a new sibling through adoption with age-appropriate tips on bonding, managing expectations, and navigating the unique transition together.
10
Feb
2026
How to Correct Adoption Language in Family or Friend Circles
Learn how to gently correct adoption language with friends and family. Explore tips for replacing outdated terms with positive, respectful phrasing for everyone.
5
Feb
2026
The Best Adoption Books for Adults
Since so many people involved with adoption have different experiences, it’s good to continue learning from all of these perspectives.
17
Jun
2021
3 ‘Risk Factors’ in Adoption That Aren’t Actually That Risky
You might be surprised to learn what does (and doesn’t) increase the likelihood of an adoption disruption. Here are three “risk factors” that waiting families fear, and the truth behind them, as well as a hard truth about emotional risk in adoption.
26
Oct
2020
3 Important Concepts Transracial Adoptees Want Parents to Know
Transracial adoptee Ramya lists what she wants all adoptive parents to know before adopting a child of another race.
7
Sep
2020
The Importance of Fully Grieving Infertility: An Adoptee’s Words
An adoptee and writer at American Adoptions shares her thoughts on why it’s important for prospective adoptive parents to fully grieve infertility before they pursue adoption.