Category: Thoughts
Mother’s Day as an Adoptive Parent with an Open Adoption
Mother’s Day is a wonderful holiday when we all get to celebrate the incredible journey that is birth and the beauty and power of women all over the world who are mothers, grandmothers, and caretakers for all of us as we go through life. It is a powerful day, but it...
Relaxation Tips for People Going Through the Adoption Process – Part 2
The adoption process is stressful. While we all wish it was easier and full of less paperwork, the fact is that the road can be long and there will be some stressful road bumps along the way. The good news is that what awaits you at the end of the road is wonderful!...
Preparing to Talk to Family About Your Adoption this Holiday Season – Part 1
It is hard to believe, but Thanksgiving is just over a month away and that means family parties, gatherings, and a lot of group festivities. The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone, with gift lists, budgets and long to-do lists always on the horizon, but if...
In Their Own Words: Our Birth Parent Series, Part 6
We continue our special series featuring birth parents with an interview from a birth mother, Rebecca. If you have not already explored the first five stories, be sure to read them as they show a wide variety of perspectives from birth mothers and fathers. Our aim...
In Their Own Words: Our Birth Parent Series, Part 5
Our new series featuring stories from birth parents about the adoption process continues this week. You can also read the first four stories, featuring thoughts from the birth parents separately and birth parent couples. Today, we feature another interview from a...
In Their Own Words: Our Birth Parent Series, Part 4
Our new series featuring stories from birth parents about the adoption process continues this week. You can also read the first three stories, featuring thoughts from the birth parents separately and another birth parent couple. Today, we feature another interview...
Our Birth Parent Series with Brandi and Al, Part 3
Our new series featuring stories from birth parents about the adoption process continues this week. You can also read the first two stories, featuring thoughts from the birth parents separately. Today, we feature an interview with both birth parents, Brandi and Al....