Getting to know the birth parents early in the adoption process can lay an important foundation. In future conversations with your child, you’ll be able to talk to them about their adoption story. But, many adoptive families likely don’t know …
19
Jun
2022
4 Ways You Can Celebrate Juneteenth With Your Family
How to Celebrate and Teach Your Child About Juneteenth
With Juneteenth coming up this weekend, many are thinking about whether (and how) they will celebrate the day.
For some Black families, Juneteenth is spent together celebrating the official day that ended slavery in the …
15
Jun
2022
Adoption Brings Hope to Waiting Families
How It Changes Lives for the Better
You’ve heard a little about adoption, and you know that it brings joy to the lives of many. But, what does it truly mean to hopeful adoptive families? How do you even begin to understand the beauty and …
7
Jun
2022
The Baby Formula Shortage [What to Know]
Here’s What You Need to Know about the Formula Shortage
As you may have heard recently, there is a major shortage of baby formula right now. This means that many parents are struggling to find food for their babies. If you are an adoptive parent …
3
Jun
2022
How to Enter Our Father’s Day Photo Contest 2022!
There’s nothing quite like a good father-child moment. That’s why we want to see them all for our Father’s Day Photo Contest!
Our Father’s Day Photo Contest is open to both American Adoptions birth and adoptive fathers. The winners of the photo contest will be …
8
May
2022
2022 Mother’s Day Photo Contest Winners!
Thanks to all those who entered this year’s Mother’s Day photo contest! We love seeing your love, and American Adoptions is honored to have been a part of your journey.
Without further ado, here are this year’s winners, as chosen by you:
29
Apr
2022
How Soon After Birth do Adoptive Parents Take Custody of the Baby?
An important part of placing your baby for adoption is choosing the adoptive family that will raise your child. However, while this time can be an exciting part of the adoption process, trying to find the right family can lead to a lot of …
22
Apr
2022
How to Enter Our Mother’s Day Photo Contest 2022
It’s that time of year again: our Mother’s Day photo contest! We want to see the best photos you have of Moms and their kids.
The photo contest is open to both American Adoptions birth and adoptive mothers. As always, the winners of the photo …
15
Apr
2022
How Far Along is the Birth Mother When Picking a Family?
Making the decision to pursue adoption is the first step on your journey toward parenting. With so much to look forward to in the coming months, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement. However, there is one particular aspect of every adoption that …
29
Mar
2022
Your Fake Pregnancy Announcement Still Isn’t Funny [April Fool’s Revisited]
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: Your fake pregnancy announcement isn’t funny.