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Crystal’s Adoption Story
This week we're excited to feature Crystal Nichols' adoption story on bonding with her children. Read the excerpt below, then visit Joy in the Journey to enjoy the rest of the story about her family. We are nearly six years into the in writing of our adoption story....
Fun Family Activities for a New Year’s Eve at Home
Our New Year's Eve experiences changes with children. The things that appealed to you when you were younger no longer seem fun. In fact, most of us would rather plan a fun family night in than brave the New Year's Eve crowds. Here are a few ideas of activities you and...
Adoption Support Groups in Kansas and Missouri
Adoptive parents, birth parents, and adoptees often need to connect with other people who have similar experiences that they do. As many of us know, it can sometimes be difficult for those not in the adoption community to understand some of what we go through. Because...
Featured Adoption Videos: iChoose Adoption
In 2015, the National Council for Adoption will release the two videos below to radio and television stations across the country. The videos are designed to give expectant parents information about why adoption is sometimes the best option for their children. The...
Featured Adoption Video: The Chen Family
Sometimes we read or hear about adoption stories that touch our hearts. It's always such a pleasure to come across these stories, and when we discover them we like to share them with the Adoption & Beyond community. Many of us who have adopted children experience...
Inspiring Adoption News
We like to take the time to reflect on inspiring adoption stories, especially when we get so accustomed to hearing bad news each time we turn on the TV or open up the newspaper. The past few weeks, we've seen some stories that are wonderfully inspiring. Iowa Family...