by admin | Jun 6, 2019 | Adoption, Birth Mothers
Why does a birth mother willingly make an adoption plan and then feel sadness after placement? An adoption placement is a loss for a birth mother A birth mother experiences grief and loss similar to the grief and loss of a parent that has a child pass away The birth...
by admin | May 30, 2019 | Adoption, Birth Mothers
Doesn’t placing my child for adoption mean I don’t love him or her? Placing a child for adoption is the most selfless act a mother could ever be a part of. It requires a level of heroic strength to place the needs of a child above your own. It is only because you...
by admin | May 23, 2019 | Adoption
Why can’t my FBI check results be shared with other adoption entities? When another adoption agency asks you to share your criminal history results obtained by your home study agency (the authorized agency), they are superseding the law. This is called unauthorized...
by admin | May 9, 2019 | Adoption, Missouri
Are you a potential adoptive parent starting the road to adoption? Or maybe you just recently adopted a child? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the information and the emotions that come with this process? Then trust that you are not alone. It is very common for...
by admin | Apr 25, 2019 | Adoption, Families
Many people are familiar with buying presents for wedding and baby showers or even anniversary parties. There’s usually a registry, premade gift baskets, or obvious choices that we know from many years of attending similar events. But what about celebrations for...
by admin | Apr 11, 2019 | Adoption, Thoughts
For many adoptive parents, the adoption process is something that they keep relatively quiet. They may only tell a couple of friends or family since it can be a long and emotionally exhausting process, depending on the individual circumstances. Who adoptive parents...
by admin | Mar 14, 2019 | Adoption, Parenting
At Adoption & Beyond, we are available to talk with you whenever you need us. We understand the immediate nature of adoption and that questions can arise all the time. Although we hope that you will come in and visit us (or call), we also know that making time...
by admin | Feb 28, 2019 | Adoption, Thoughts
Adoption is a beautiful and challenging adventure, that affects birth parents, adoptive parents, and adoptees in different and profound ways. Adopted children who are now grown have incredibly varied experiences and reflect on their lives as adoptees in different...
by Guest | Jan 5, 2019 | Adoption, Parenting
The internet is full of bloggers covering niche topics, and adoption is no exception. We scoured the internet to find some of the best blogs by and for adoptive parents, and these four stood out from the rest regarding content, varied viewpoints, and recent activity....
by Guest | Dec 16, 2018 | Adoption, Parenting
Adoptive dads, you’re an important piece in the knitting and keeping together of a family. Children see you as the protector, authority figure, and c safe harbor in which to find peace during chaotic times. Sometimes adoption can make fathers feel like...
