Experiencing the loss of a pregnancy or infant is an unfortunate reality for many families. You never have to bear this pain alone. That’s why October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. During this time, we remember those who we’ve lost and connect with others during this difficult time.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month [You are not Alone]
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Enough with the “Giving Baby Up for Adoption” Pranks
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Adoption pranks are the quickest way to cause real harm for the sake of clickbait. And yet, they’re everywhere on YouTube and TikTok.
Does Open Adoption Confuse Kids?
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>When birth and adoptive parents communicate through open adoption, it can be a great benefit for their lifelong relationship and emotional well-being. Open adoption is also important for adoptees — knowing their biological parents and maybe even biological siblings. Most kids are happier …
15 Things Not to Say to an Adoptee
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>If you’re an adoptee, you’ve heard it. If you’re not an adoptee, you’ve probably said it yourself, but in the future? Refrain. Here are 15 things that adoptees are sick of hearing, and that you probably shouldn’t say.
9 Things You Should Never, Ever Ask a Birth Parent
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Just because you can ask about something doesn’t mean that you should. Here, find some of the most common questions birth parents get and why you should refrain from asking them.
20 Virtual Gifts for Adoption Triad Members
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>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.
What American Adoptions is Thankful for This Year
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we’d like to take a moment to share all we’ve been grateful for over the last 11 months.
10 Things People Never Tell You About Adoption
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>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.
7 Adoptees to Follow on Social Media
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>If you’re an adoptee, then you’re probably wondering where the best place to find people like you on social media is. And if you’re an adoptive family, birth parent, or someone related to the adoption triad, there’s never a bad time to learn about the life of an adoptee
10 Adoptive Families to Follow on Social Media
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Building a family through adoption can be an exciting, rewarding opportunity. But, for many adoptive families, it can also be a lonely experience. Find a community of families who know what you’re going through here.