Read these inspiring stories from birth parents who lovingly placed their children with the help and guidance of Adoption & Beyond into the hearts and homes of their forever families. In addition, watch the videos courtesy of Brave Love.
Should You Tell Your Family You’re Adopting? Weighing the Pros and Cons
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. So you're starting your adoption journey and wondering whether to spill the beans to your family right away, or wait until you’re on the way to bring your child home. This is actually a bigger decision than you might...
The Hardest Decision in Family Building: When to Stop Treatment and Start Adopting
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. We need to talk about one of the hardest parts of family building: moving from infertility to adoption. This is heavy stuff, and if you're drowning in this decision right now, I see you. There's no magic moment when...
Adoption Myths vs. Reality: What You Actually Need to Know
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Time for some myth-busting! After years of working with families, I keep hearing the same misconceptions about adoption over and over again. So, let's set the record straight and debunk some of these myths that might be...
Warning Signs: How to Spot a Bad Adoption “Professional” Before It’s Too Late
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. We talk a lot about red flags with birth mother scams, but what about red flags with adoption professionals themselves? Specifically adoption agencies? Look, after 30+ years in this business, I've seen some absolutely...
Bravelove – Why Adoption? Susan’s Story
Adoption & Beyond is a partner agency with BraveLove – a pro-adoption movement dedicated to changing the perception of adoption by acknowledging birth moms for their brave decision – and together we bring you some honest stories directly from birth parents. Watch...
Introducing The Forever Nest
A Children’s Book to Support Adoptive Families This is a guest post by Dr. Julie Nathan and Dr. Lori Woodring. As psychologists, we spend our days supporting children and parents as they navigate big feelings and complex conversations. But, for both of us, becoming...
Adoption Mistakes to Avoid: What 3 Decades in the Field Have Taught Me
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Here’s a home truth: adoption is complicated enough without accidentally sabotaging yourself along the way. After 30+ years in this field, I've seen families make the same mistakes over and over again, and I'm here to...
8 Things to Consider Before Matching With an Expecting Mother
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. When it comes time to match with an expecting mom, there are some scenarios that should make you take a deep breath and reflect before moving forward. The truth (which can be hard to hear but is important to acknowledge)...
Three Major Mistakes That Could Be Sabotaging Your Adoption Profile
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Let's talk about three major mistakes you want to steer clear of when creating your adoption profile. First, what even IS an adoption profile? It's basically a tool that expecting moms look at to help them decide which...
Home Study Anxiety? Here’s Your Interview Cheat Sheet
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Alright, it's time for your home study home visit, and if you're feeling a bit like you're about to be on some reality TV show where strangers come to judge your life choices—you're not alone. Even as someone who has...
What NOT to Include in Your Adoption Profile: 5 Mistakes That Could Cost You a Match
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE.So you're creating your adoption profile and you want to put your best foot forward. I totally get it! But before you go all "extra" on that profile, let's talk about what you should NOT include. Because let's be real -...
Bravelove – Why Adoption? Rebekah’s Story
Adoption & Beyond is a partner agency with BraveLove – a pro-adoption movement dedicated to changing the perception of adoption by acknowledging birth moms for their brave decision – and together we bring you some honest stories directly from birth parents. Watch...