How Can I Teach My Friends About Adoption?
If you have been touched by the gift of adoption to grow your family, a …
The Adoption Triad
On the smallest scale, the “adoption triad” refers to the three parties directly involved in …
3 Reasons Adoption Positive Language Is Important
In a world where everyone seems to get offended at the drop of a hat, …
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How Can I Teach My Friends About Adoption?
If you have been touched by the gift of adoption to grow your family, a great way to teach your friends about adoption is to simply live your life outward for all those to see. …
The Adoption Triad
On the smallest scale, the “adoption triad” refers to the three parties directly involved in adoption: birth mother, adoptive parents, and child. Some widen the meaning of the triad to include birth family, adoptive family, …
3 Reasons Adoption Positive Language Is Important
In a world where everyone seems to get offended at the drop of a hat, it is easy to bristle at the thought of being asked to remember one more special way someone should refer …
How Do I Adopt A Baby?
Making the decision to expand your family is an incredibly exciting choice. There is nothing more rewarding than becoming a parent regardless if you’re just starting out or adding to an already established family unit. …
How We Came to the Decision About Adoption
Several years prior to getting married I was involved in a life-changing event which altered my ability to successfully carry a pregnancy. At the time getting the news had a very little impact on my …
15 Popular Adoption Quotes
When you are walking your own adoption journey, whether you’re in the process of deciding “yes” or “no,” or waiting for your adoption finalization, sometimes you just need some encouragement along the way. One of …
20 Statements About Adoption That Are 100% True
There many things about adoption that ring true. Though not everything about adoption will apply to every family and individual, you will find that many on these two lists will be true for you. This …
4 Ways to Answer Nosy Questions About Adoption
“Why did the mother put him/her up for adoption?” “How much did he/she cost?” “Why didn’t you have your own kids?” “Are your children real siblings?” If you’re an adoptive parent, it’s only a matter …
What Being An Adoptive Family Is Like
Being an adoptive family, like any other family, has similarities to every other family. We all have our own personalities. One kid wants cereal and another kid wants pancakes. Both lose their shoes, can’t find …
Things You Didn’t Know About Open Adoption
Receiving the gift of a child is one of the greatest treasures ever known. The pure joy and rush of emotions is overwhelming when you hear that you’ve been chosen as a forever family …