Being a birth parent isn’t easy. Respect their space. Refrain from making assumptions, and remember a compliment and an open heart can go a long way!
8
Jun
2018
8 Reasons to Share Your Adoption Story
Whether you are an adoptive parent, birth parent or adoptee, you may be surprised what details in your story will connect with someone. Here are eight compelling reasons to share your adoption experience with the people around you.
4
Jun
2018
Apply for American Adoptions’ Birth Parent Scholarship!
Here at American Adoptions, we are dedicated to helping birth parents through all steps of their adoption journey — including supporting them post-adoption. Key to this is our …
1
Jun
2018
What Open Adoption Requirements Actually Mean
Building an open adoption relationship can seem intimidating. If this is how you’re currently feeling, it’s completely understandable. Please remember that American Adoptions will always be here to help you facilitate this relationship and set boundaries when needed.
29
May
2018
How to Enter Our Father’s Day Photo Contest 2018
It’s that time of year again — we want to see all the dad-and-child photos you have!
Our Father’s Day photo contest is open to both American Adoptions …
28
May
2018
What to Do During the ICPC Wait
What can you do in an unfamiliar place with a new baby until ICPC is completed? Lots or nothing at all. Here are some ideas.
25
May
2018
10 Tips for Creating Your Adoption Baby Book
How do you create an adoption baby book? What do baby books for adopted children look like? Find some life book examples here to get you started.
21
May
2018
5 Things Not to Say to a Prospective Birth Mother – And What to Say Instead
An unplanned pregnancy is a complicated situation, and you may not know what to say to a friend or family member considering adoption. Here are a few tips to best express your support and care.
18
May
2018
What One Birth Mom Wants People to Know About Her Adoption Story
Jocelyn always understood how adoption could change the lives of all involved: adoptive parents, birth parents and adoptees like herself. She’d seen it firsthand in …
14
May
2018
How Placing Changed My Parenting
Had I not started this journey first as a birth mother, I’m not sure I would have known to love as deeply as I do, to appreciate every given day, and to be full of gratitude for my role as my children’s mother.