Home Study Hacks: How to Make Your Adoption Agency LOVE You
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. So, you’re ready to jump into the adoption process and start the home study. First of all, congrats! You’re about to join a VIP club of paperwork warriors and home visit champions. It’s a wild ride, but...
What to Know When Considering Adoption for an Unexpected Pregnancy
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Finding out you’re pregnant when it wasn’t part of your plan can feel like your whole world has suddenly tilted on its axis. I want you to know, first and foremost, that you’re not alone—and that the...
The Truth About International Adoption: Understanding Home Study and Primary Providers
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. So, you’re doing a private adoption internationally, and someone told you all you need is an international home study? Well, hate to burst your bubble, but that’s a myth! I’m here to set the record straight—and trust me,...
Debunking 5 Common Myths About Placing a Child for Adoption
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. If you’re pregnant and considering adoption for your child, it can be an emotional and overwhelming decision, especially with all the misconceptions that float around. If you’ve found yourself caught in the web of myths...
Adoption Consultants: Do You Really Need One? Pros and Cons Revealed
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Hey there, future adoptive parents! If you’re entering the world of adoption, you’ve probably encountered the term “adoption consultant.” Do you really need one? Let’s break down the pros and...
Where Science Meets Love: A Modern Approach to Growing Your Family
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Have you ever heard of embryo adoption? If it sounds a bit sci-fi to you, you’re not alone—but it’s actually been around for decades! Today, we’re diving into some of the common questions families have about this...
Navigating The Emotional Journey Of Adoption
Adoption involves the creation of a family, and the negotiation of the adoption process can create lots of emotions, from pure joy to grief. Everyone who goes through an adoption deserves to know that their feelings are valid, even if they do not experience the...
What Your Child May Not Be Asking You – Patti Eddington
What your child may not be asking you I was in my mid-thirties when a co-worker nervously approached me for some advice. She and her husband had just adopted two children and they wanted to do the best possible job of being parents. “What one thing do you wish your...