Category: Families
Birth Parents’ Hidden Insights
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Hey there, adoption seekers! Let’s chat about a super important part of the adoption journey: the relationship between adoptive parents and birth parents. Getting to know and respect birth parents’ wishes can...
What Your Child May Not Be Asking You – Patti Eddington
What your child may not be asking you I was in my mid-thirties when a co-worker nervously approached me for some advice. She and her husband had just adopted two children and they wanted to do the best possible job of being parents. “What one thing do you wish your...
Debunking Birth Mother Myths
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Today we’re diving into a topic that’s often clouded by myths and misconceptions: birth mothers in adoption. You know, those stories that come from a place of fear and misunderstanding? Yeah, those ones. But...
A Different Kind of Children’s Adoption Book
A Different Kind of Children’s Adoption Book “No matter how long it takes me, I’ll try for the rest of my life to find the answer to why I was adopted.” Over the years, I’ve worked with hundreds of adoptive families as an Adoption Competent Therapist, but this...
How to Fail a Home Study!
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! In the process of adoption, the home study is a pivotal step. It’s a thorough assessment that ensures that prospective adoptive families are well-equipped and suitable to provide a loving and nurturing environment for a...
Summer Learning for Kids: 3 Fun Ideas
School is about to be on break, so you know what that means – lots of excess energy! With summer fast approaching and vacation planning starting for those who can, that doesn’t mean that summer learning can’t happen too. They are lots of fun ways to...
Adoption Pros: The 3 Essentials You Can’t Ignore
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Embarking on the adoption journey is a big deal, filled with emotions and a bunch of decisions that can be overwhelming. Whether you’re eagerly waiting to welcome a new family member or navigating the complexities...
5 Steps to Adopting from Foster Care
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Have you ever wondered about the steps involved in adopting a child from foster care? When discussing adopting a child from foster care, it’s important to distinguish it from “fost-to-adopt”, which usually involves...