Category: Parenting
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...
Life After Adoption: One Family’s Story on Adopting Three Siblings
At Adoption & Beyond, it is important for us to take the time to talk personally with families when they call, and we remain available to answer questions throughout the adoption process and beyond. We love hearing from our families during life after adoption. We...
10 Tips for Bonding With Your Adopted Baby
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! The decision to adopt a baby is often a long and difficult one. It can be an overwhelming and joyous experience. Many adoptive parents become concerned about how they will be able to bond with their new baby once the...
Tips for Keeping Kids Engaged with Learning in the Summer
School is out so you know what that means – lots of excess energy! The kids are sleeping in and staying up later and it’s all about swimsuits and summer dresses. With summer in full swing and vacation planning starting for those who can, that doesn’t mean...
Celebrating Adoption and Independence on the Fourth of July
We’ve talked about the different countries that parents can adopt from before, such as Ethiopia and China, but what we can sometimes forget is that, no matter the birth country of your child, we all come together with different holiday histories. The Fourth of July...