The degree of openness in your adoption depends on what both the adoptive parents and birth parents are comfortable with. When adoptees grow older, they will also have a say in how open they want their relationship with their birth parents to be. Contact through open adoption can involve calls, letters, emails, or even visits. …Read More about The Benefits of Open Adoption
November is National Adoption Month! It’s a great time to spread awareness about adoption and how it can help create families. However, it’s also a great time to offer love and support to those who are familiar with the adoption process. There are many ways to support birth mothers, adoptive families, and adoptees this National …Read More about National Adoption Month: Ways to Support Birth Mothers,…
Mother’s Day can trigger a variety of emotions for families who have been through their own adoption journey, including families where the birth mother is a part of the child’s life. Between the adopted child, adoptive parents and birth mother, there is a mixture of emotions that can seem overwhelming at first However, there are …Read More about How to Help Your Adopted Child Celebrate Mother’s…
Choosing to adopt a child is a life changing decision that is made with a lot of thought and care. Some adoptive parents choose to document and share their adoption journey through blogs and podcasts. Here are seven blogs adoptive parents should check out today, that share parenting and adoption advice, personal milestones, and raise …Read More about 7 Must-Read Blogs for Adoptive Parents
Every adoptee’s journey is different. Because of this, the resources available to adoptees are greatly varied yet easily relatable. Below are a few blogs, books and podcasts that every adoptee should check out! Books The Adoptee Survival Guide: Adoptees Share Their Wisdom and Tools Thirty adoptee authors contribute to this book that provides support and …Read More about 7 Resources that Every Adoptee Should Check Out
Adoption is a recurring theme in a variety of children’s TV shows and movies. While oftentimes this theme is expressed inaccurately or without much care, there are a few movies that either subtly or directly tackle important aspects of adoption that are relevant for most adoptive families. More importantly, they’re presented in such a way …Read More about 7 Children’s Movies with Adoption Themes
As a birth mother’s due date approaches, it’s natural for anyone involved in the adoption to feel excited, nervous, and all kinds of emotions. Since there is always some uncertainty among prospective adoptive parents with various of factors out of their control, it can help to plan around the more concrete and certain aspects of …Read More about Hospital Expectations for Adoptive Parents
No matter the circumstances of you adopting your child, it marks the beginning of a lifelong journey for a new member of your family. Though you may recount early memories with your adopted baby fondly, the situation that led up to the adoption may not be so easy to explain. It’s natural for adoptive parents …Read More about Explaining Complicated Aspects of Adoption to Your Child
The adoption process can be beautiful and unforgettable, but it can also be a difficult time for hopeful adoptive parents. Because the wait may be tough to deal with, friends and family hoping to help may have difficulty navigating this sensitive subject. If you have a friend or relative who is currently trying to adopt …Read More about How to Support Those Waiting to Adopt a…
There are so many factors that can influence a family’s choice to adopt. While the decision makes sense for some, adoption may not be the right fit for others. As this is a life changing decision, take time to evaluate you and your family’s hopes and needs before determining- am I ready to adopt? If …Read More about Am I Ready to Adopt? 10 Questions to…
As the holidays and 2016 come to a close, you may be considering which New Year’s resolution to make for 2017. Over recent years, modern domestic adoptions have improved leaps and bounds, allowing for more transparency, understanding, and decreased stigma. But, there is always room for improvement! Whether you are considering adoption and want to …Read More about Adoption New Year’s Resolutions!
Traditions, and specifically holiday traditions, play an important role in our lives. For most, these holiday rituals are a way to connect family members, celebrate shared values, reminisce about fond memories, and strengthen family bonds. But traditions can be especially important for young children, creating a sense of stability, consistency, and unity within the family. …Read More about Forming Family Bonds Through Holiday Traditions