The holiday season is fast approaching, with the first of many celebrations almost upon us! Thanksgiving is a time of family traditions, enjoying holiday meals, and reminding ourselves of what we’re thankful for. Thanksgiving is also a great time to give thanks for the new addition(s) to your family. You can start new family traditions …Read More about Celebrating Thanksgiving with Your New Adopted Baby
Happy National Adoption Month! To celebrate the occasion, we would like to highlight a few wonderful adoption-related children’s books that adoptive parents can share with their children. Many of us still hold fond memories of our parents reading to us at a young age. As it turns out, reading stories to children has many benefits. …Read More about National Adoption Month: Best Books About Adoption
It’s National Adoption Month! And for the occasion, we hope to raise awareness about adoption and how individuals can get involved and celebrate the wonderful gift of adoption. Whether you are involved with adoption yourself or have plans to do so, there are many things you can learn and enjoy by participating in activities this …Read More about National Adoption Month: How to Get Involved
Are you interested in a transracial adoption or hoping to learn more about transracial parenting? Below we have compiled some experiences and thoughts that adoptive parents have faced when parenting transracially. Transracial parenting is when a parent or parents are legally responsible for a child that has a different ethnic or racial background. Transracial adoption …Read More about Adoptive Parent Perspectives on Transracial Parenting
With the progressive legislation recently passed, LGBT couples now have the fundamental right to be married, which signals a huge shift in the realm of adoption. Birth moms have unique preferences, creating opportunities for LGBT couples to adopt. Fortunately, the April 2016 mandate has allowed gay adoption to be legal in all 50 states. In …Read More about The Legal Side of LGBT Adoptions
Women who are pregnant and considering adoption may feel uncertain and have questions to determine if this is the right decision for them and their unborn child. Having sufficient support and information during this time can be extremely reassuring for anyone thinking about placing their baby for adoption. In order to help birth mothers in …Read More about What Birth Mothers Should Know Before Placing a…
The adoption process can be a beautiful and seamless experience with the right tools and resources. Depending on which route you choose, be it through an attorney, agency, or facilitator, there are precautions every adoptive parent should take in order to ensure they’re receiving ethical and quality services. If you’re opting for a more hands-on …Read More about 3 Questions You Should Ask Your Adoption Attorney
Even once you’ve made the decision to adopt, there are still many choices to be made and different ways to go about the process. Some prospective adoptive parents may only want to adopt an infant, while others may be more open to adopting toddlers or older children through the foster care system. Some parents welcome …Read More about Adoption Through Various Routes: Attorney, Agency, and Facilitator
Understanding the process of attachment and how to promote attachment as a parent are very important concepts for adoptive parents to understand. Attachment is the emotional bond between a child and his/her parents through a consistent sequence of affectionate interaction. Establishing a secure attachment or bond is very important for the child’s psychological health and …Read More about Understanding the Process of Attachment
Talking to your child about their adoption can elicit different emotions from adoptive parents. Some may be excited to share the story of love, while other adoptive parents may be nervous about answering the questions that may follow. But no matter how or what information you choose to share with your adopted child, it is …Read More about Preparing Your Adopted Child for Questions About Adoption
At first glance, adoption may seem like a complicated and overwhelming process. Not only are there domestic, international and foster care options, but there are different processes for adopting infants versus older children. Prospective adoptive parents can often be hesitant to adopt domestically based on the preconceived notions that it is too complex or difficult. …Read More about Modern Domestic Adoptions, What is a Normal Case…
In today’s world where people often debate about nature versus nurture and which has more impact in childhood development, it is normal to question how being adopted can impact a child and psychological health. It is no wonder why birth mothers and adoptive parents seem to worry about the effects adoption may have on a …Read More about How Adoption Benefits Children