Video calls are a great resource, but they can be a bit awkward. Plus, keeping a child focused can be a real change. Here are five ways to improve your virtual open adoption visits.
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Aug
2020
An Adoptive Mother’s Reflections on the Wait
Adoptive mom Jill looks back on her family’s 900-day wait to receiving an adoption opportunity.
14
Aug
2020
How to Talk to a Birth Mother About Your Child’s Birth Father
How can you bring up questions from your child about their birth father? These conversations with birth mothers can be tricky, so follow these five tips to be sensitive and respectful.
10
Aug
2020
4 Mental Health Tips if You’re Considering Adoption Right Now
Americans are experiencing a unique form of anxiety, loneliness and depression because of COVID-19. How can you handle all of this while also placing your baby for adoption? Here are some helpful tips.
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.
3
Aug
2020
A Guide to Virtual Adoption Finalizations
Many courts closed in-person hearings during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even now, many finalization hearings take place online. Here’s what can you do to prepare for your virtual adoption finalization.
31
Jul
2020
6 Tips for When an Expectant Mother Goes into Labor Early
Adoptive mom Jill recounts when the expectant mother in her adoption journey went into labor early — and what other adoptive parents can learn from her experience.
27
Jul
2020
What is Adoption Grief, and Why Do Adoptive Parents Experience It?
If you’re struggling with grief after an adoption placement, you’re not alone. Let us help you understand why adoptive parents feel this way.
24
Jul
2020
Is an In-Person Adoption Visit Safe?
Open adoption visits may look different than they used to as we deal with the effects of COVID-19. When will it be safe to meet in person, and what can you do until then?
20
Jul
2020
Traveling with a Newborn: A Guide for Adoptive Parents
Whether you’re traveling by plane or by car, there are some important things to know about traveling home with a newborn adopted baby. We’ve gathered some tips here to help you prepare.