As we social distance, birth and adoptive parents may be looking for new ways of staying close. Here are some ideas for virtual gifts for all members of the adoption triad, so you can keep in touch even at a distance.
20
Nov
2020
7 Holiday Gift Alternatives for Anyone Touched by Adoption
If your loved one is going through the adoption process, you might feel unsure what is appropriate to get them. Take a look at some of these suggestions.
13
Nov
2020
7 Questions to Ask When Looking for an Adoption Therapist
Start your hunt for the perfect adoption-competent therapist with these seven important questions to ask.
12
Oct
2020
What to Expect When You Meet Your Birth Child for First Time
Whether it’s been a few months or decades since you last saw your birth child, this guide will help you to prepare for that meeting and know what to expect.
24
Aug
2020
7 Feelings You Can Expect During Your Ultrasounds
Ultrasounds can be complicated experiences when you’re considering placing a child for adoption. While every woman’s response will be different, here are a few emotions you might expect to feel during this doctor’s appointment.
7
Aug
2020
Why I Turned Down My Sister’s Offer to Adopt My Baby
In all my research on the different routes taken by women in my situation, I knew many considered having a member of the family raise their child. In some ways, it made perfect sense; it was very tempting.
17
Jul
2020
COVID-19 and Your Hospital Stay: What’s Going to Change?
Will you be able to see the adoptive parents? Will you need to get tested for COVID-19, or wear a mask? If you are a prospective birth mother, right now is a confusing time to think about your hospital plan.
10
Jul
2020
10 Things People Never Tell You About Adoption
It’s easy to find basic information about adoption — but there’s a lot that goes unsaid, too. Here, find the 10 important things that people may never tell you about adoption — but that you need to know.
3
Jul
2020
‘Meant to Be’: Lorri’s Adoption Story
Lori Antosz Benson, birth mother, shares her adoption placement and reunion story.
22
Jun
2020
8 Birth Parents to Follow on Social Media
No matter what your relationship is to adoption, there’s something we can all learn from one of the most important members of the triad: birth parents.