There are some rooms in the hospital that every family wants to avoid, and the NICU is one of them. This is especially true when you are going to the hospital for your adoption placement. Here’s what happens if baby goes to the NICU.
30
Aug
2019
‘Paper Pregnancy’ – What You Need to Know
There are many different ways to share the exciting news that you’re adopting with your friends and family. One term that you might have heard used in the adoption community is “paper pregnancy.” Here’s what to consider when using this term.
26
Aug
2019
How to Enter Our Back-to-School Photo Contest 2019
We want to see your hardworking students! Find out how to enter our annual Back-to-School Photo Contest here.
23
Aug
2019
When You Want More Or Less Contact in Your Open Adoption
It is up to every prospective birth mother to decide how much — or how little — contact she wants with her baby and the adoptive family during and after the adoption. But what if your desires for contact change over time?
19
Aug
2019
Can You Adopt if You Live With Extended Family?
If you’re thinking about adopting, but you just so happen to live with your extended family, you may be wondering if that will hurt your chances of adopting a child. Click here to learn more about adopting when you don’t live on your own.
16
Aug
2019
7 Myths About Adoption, Surrogacy and IVF
Adoption, surrogacy and IVF are a few great family‐building options that hopeful parents might consider. But there are some common myths about each one that you might have already heard of, making it hard to decide which family‐building option is right for you.
12
Aug
2019
5 Things to Do After Placing a Baby for Adoption
Placing your baby for adoption is one of the hardest things you could ever do as a mother. If you’re struggling with life after placement, click here for some tips on how to cope.
9
Aug
2019
How Teachers Can Support Students Impacted by Adoption
If you’re a teacher, you may already have experience teaching students who have been placed for adoption. But, what about teaching students and families impacted by adoption in other ways? Click here for more information on adoption in your classroom.
5
Aug
2019
10 Simple Ways to Show Birth Parents You Care
A kind gesture will mean the world to a birth parent. If you’re looking for a way to show just how much they mean to you, here are 10 simple yet thoughtful ways to show some amazing people just how much you care.
2
Aug
2019
Breastfeeding in Adoption: What to Know for World Breastfeeding Week
Have you considered breastfeeding as an adoptive mother or prospective birth mother? In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, here are some of the pros and cons to consider as you decide whether it’s right for you.