There may be moments when your child shouts somethings that is a total punch in the gut. How can you respond when your kids say hurtful things? Even though it may not feel like it, moments that hurt can become opportunities for healing.
28
Dec
What Every Birth Parent Needs from their Adoption Agency
Every birth parent needs empathy from their adoption agency, along with a lifetime of post-placement therapy and education on grief. Adoption agencies should be a safe place for birth parents to heal, learn, and grow.
21
Dec
5 Holiday Traditions to Start as a Birth Parent
As a birth parent, the holidays can be difficult. It’s a time for family and celebration, and celebrating is something you may not feel like doing if your child isn’t near you. However, this list of holiday activities for your birth child can make all the difference for your holiday season.
3
Dec
Where to Get Adoption Support
Adoption can be amazing, but it can also be difficult. You don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you are a birth parent or adoptive parent, there are resources to help you along the way.
19
Nov
4 People I’m Grateful for in My Adoption Journey
Not a single day has passed on my adoption journey where I didn’t feel loved, accepted and supported by these four people in my life. Words can never fully express my gratitude.
5
Nov
5 Ways for Birth Parents to Help Normalize Adoption
Adoption is becoming a more and more “normal” method to build a family, but it’s still one that a large percentage of the population doesn’t quite understand. As a birth parent, you have a unique perspective to let those around you know how great adoption can be.
29
Oct
5 Tips for Men Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy
Facing an unplanned pregnancy is one of the most frightening and overwhelming situations a woman can face. If you are the father of the baby, it can be scary for you too.
26
Oct
4 Ways to Celebrate Mothers Who Choose Adoption
Shouldn’t moms be celebrated every day? Their unending love and dedication to their children, every single day, is not to be ignored… and that includes birth mothers. Here are some ways to recognize and remember birth moms any day of the year.
22
Oct
Is Adoption Better for Mental Health than Abortion?
Both abortion and adoption are emotionally difficult choices for a woman to make, and every woman facing an unplanned pregnancy will have to consider her own individual feelings to make the decision that works best for her.
19
Oct
5 Things Every Expectant Mother Considering Adoption Should Know
Adoption can be one of the most difficult decisions you ever face, but it can also be one of the most loving and rewarding decisions you ever make. Here are some of the most important things you should know if you are considering adoption.