Category: Parenting
Powerful Advice to Prospective Adoptive Parents from a Transracial Adoptee
I am adopted, I am a person of color in a Caucasian home. My hope when writing this is that I could provide insight and understanding through my firsthand experience as a transracial adoptee. I hope my story sheds light on many of the harder realities of adoption,...
The Best Adoption Books for Children
Adoption is a beautiful gift for children and parents. For an adoptee, learning about adoption early is important. Reading adoption books to your little ones is a great way to help them understand adoption and the love you feel for them. Here are our favorite adoption...
Talking to Your Child About Adoption
At Adoption & Beyond, we work closely with families in Kansas and Missouri as you undergo the adoption process. From beginning to end and beyond, we’re here for you. One of the questions we frequently receive as an adoption agency is, when and how to talk to a...
Parenting Techniques for Children
There are so many positive ways to raise children, whether they are biological or adopted. At Adoption & Beyond, we get many questions about parenting techniques and how best to approach raising children. With so many labels floating around out there, such as:...
Understanding an Adopted Child’s History
Adopting a child is a beautiful journey. One filled with purpose, love, and challenges. Understanding your child’s history will help you meet and overcome those challenges more easily. It will also strengthen the bond you build as a parent and child. For adoptive...
How to Prepare Before Your Adopted Child Comes Home
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! There’s no feeling more amazing than bringing home your child for the first time. Whether they are coming by way of natural birth or adoption – the feeling is indescribable. All new parents must prepare for the arrival...
Our Lives Changed When We Adopted – The Pommier Family Story
We recently asked the Pommier Family “What has life been like as a family after completing adoption?” They responded with their story about how they were a family of three and became a family of five. Our Lives Changed When We Adopted Our lives drastically changed...
Life After Adoption: The Kelly Family
We recently asked the Kelly Family “What has life been like as a family after completing adoption?” They responded with their story about how their son made them parents and taught them what it means to love unconditionally. Meeting Our Son We met our son...