Category: Open Adoption
Understanding the Benefits of Open Adoption
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! This week, I’d like to shed light on the positive aspects of open adoption. This approach benefits the adopting family, birth parents, and the child being adopted. Let’s dive in: Benefits for the Adopting Family:...
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...
Myths and Facts about Adoption
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Adoption is a topic that comes with a lot of myths and misconceptions. In a recent video, I took on some of the biggest myths surrounding adoption and provided valuable insight into what the adoption process is really...
5 Ways to Adopt Faster
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Adoption can be a wonderful way to start or expand your family. However, the process can sometimes feel overwhelming and lengthy. If you’re currently in the adoption process or considering adoption, you may be...
Surviving The First Conversation With an Expecting Mom
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Meeting an expecting mom for the first time can be both thrilling and anxiety-inducing. Whether you are going through an agency or taking a self-matching approach, there are important questions to ask in order to...
7 Tips for Transracial Adoptions
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Adopting a child transracially can be a rewarding and life-changing experience, but it’s important to be well-informed and prepared for the unique challenges that come with it. There are several important things to...
Pursuing Infertility Treatment and Adoption at the Same Time
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! We’re asked a lot of questions at Adoption & Beyond and one that I’m sometimes asked is whether or not a family should do infertility treatment and adoption at the same time. The answer I normally give is: it...
Surviving the Adoption Wait
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Surprisingly, the home study process, joining an adoption program, and doing the research are the easy parts of adopting. The more challenging issue that I’m asked about often is, “How do I survive the wait?” There are...