When To Tell Your Child They Are Adopted
For some children, their adoption history may contain sensitive information that may be upsetting, like abuse or abandonment. Many adoptive parents wonder when they should tell their child about information like this. Is it better to wait until they’re 18 years old?...
Sharing Difficult Adoption Information with Your Child
As an adopting parent, sharing adoption information with your child may be plaguing your mind with worry. How much should you tell them? Is it better to let them know they are adopted? Or should you wait until “the right moment” to tell them so they can be better...
Drug Exposure and Adoption
Drug exposure can be an uncomfortable topic. The reality is that some moms are taking drugs while they are pregnant and making an adoption plan. When looking at adoption infant programs, you will have more adoption situations available to you if you are open to...
Steffany’s Story: Breaking the Rules
Have you ever thought of adoption? Prior to my 25+ years of experience in the adoption field, I never did. In fact, the journey up to the adoption of our daughter was one I never even dreamed of. My name is Steffany Aye and I am a licensed clinical social worker with...
Adoption Story: We Aren’t Different Than Any Other Parents
Expecting parents and hopeful adoptive parents who are exploring adoption are eager to hear stories from real families that may help them in their own adoption journey. There is much that can be learned from the experiences of others, and we’re grateful for the...
An Adoption Story From the Adoptee’s Perspective: Meet Anuhya
Hearing real adoption stories from real families is one thing that helps both expecting parents and hopeful adoptive parents who are exploring adoption. It’s a powerful way to educate people about the benefits of adoption. We asked our Adoption & Beyond families...
This Is the Way Our Family Was Always Meant to Be Created: Ashlea Christopher’s Adoption Story
One thing that we’ve found to be helpful for expecting parents and hopeful adoptive parents who are exploring adoption is hearing real adoption stories from real families. It’s a powerful way to educate people about the benefits of adoption. We asked our Adoption...
Brittani & Esteban’s Life-Changing Adoption Story
At Adoption & Beyond, one thing we’ve found to be helpful for expecting parents and hopeful adoptive parents who are exploring adoption is hearing real adoption stories from real families. By seeing how their lives have been changed by adoption, it’s a powerful...