Category: Closed Adoption
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....
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....
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...
Adoptive Parents: Handling Comments About Physical Differences in Your Family
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. I got a great question from one of our YouTube viewers, and I thought it’d be helpful to share it here. It’s a topic that comes up a lot in adoption circles. Let’s dive in! The Question This awesome viewer shared that...
7 Common Questions About Placing a Child for Adoption: A Birth Mother’s Guide
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Let’s be real – finding out you’re pregnant when you weren’t planning to be can turn your world upside down. If you’re thinking about adoption, your mind is probably buzzing with questions....
Fundraising for Adoption: 1 Organization’s Innovative Approach
There are so many needs in the world, and it’s a remarkable thing when fulfilling one need can help provide for another need. JT Olson knows all about this, as the founder and president of the Nashville-based nonprofit Both Hands that helps families by fundraising for...
When Should I Tell My Family I’m Adopting?
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Adoption can be a long and challenging journey for hopeful adoptive families. One common question that arises is when you should tell your family that you are adopting. In my most recent video, I looked into this...