Category: Adoptive Families
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...
Introducing The Forever Nest
Save a Copy of this Blog for Later 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...
When Adoption Matches Don’t Work Out: Processing Grief and Moving Forward
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Give Yourself Time to GrieveLet’s talk about something that no one in the adoption world wants to think about, but we need to discuss anyway. What to do if an adoption match falls through. First things first –...
What Makes Great Adoptive Parents? These 3 Qualities Matter More Than You Think
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Thinking about adoption? Wondering what makes someone a great adoptive parent? Spoiler alert – it is NOT a Pinterest-ready home or a fridge full of organic vegetables! Flexibility The first essential trait is flexibility...
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...
7 Insider Tips to Simplify Your Adoption Experience
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Alright, so you’re thinking about adopting a little one—first off, major kudos to you! But before you dive headfirst into this rollercoaster of love and paperwork, there are a few things you absolutely need to know....
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...
The Truth About Why You’re Still Waiting to Adopt
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Hey there, future parents! So you’ve been waiting for what feels like forever to adopt a child? Trust me, you’re not alone. Let’s break down why you might still be in the waiting game and how you can shake things up to...