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5 Things to Consider When Choosing The Right Adoption Agency

5 Things to Consider When Choosing The Right Adoption Agency

Adoption, Blog, Families, Parenting, Thoughts

You’ve decided on adoption, and you are ready to hold your baby in your arms. The first step is to choose an agency that is right for you. Making this decision can feel overwhelming. Not all adoption agencies are created equal, so here are 5 helpful tips based on my...
Open Adoption after Closed Adoption

Open Adoption after Closed Adoption

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During my time in the adoption world, I have worked with multiple families that desire to go through the adoption process multiple times. Occasionally, I will hear from families whose first adoption was a closed adoption and are desiring another closed adoption, since...
Gifts For Birth Moms

Gifts For Birth Moms

Adoption, Adoption & Beyond News, Blog, Families, Parenting, Thoughts

Gift giving is something that I love to do! It is fun and brings me so much joy! This week, I am excited to be talking about gifts to give a birth mom while in the hospital. In the last week, I have been asked by a few families what they should get their child’s birth...
When To Tell Your Child They Are Adopted

When To Tell Your Child They Are Adopted

Adoption, Adoption & Beyond News, Blog, Families, Life After Adoption, Parenting, Thoughts

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

Sharing Difficult Adoption Information with Your Child

Adoption, Adoption & Beyond News, Blog, Families, Life After Adoption, Parenting, Thoughts

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 and Adoption

Adoption, Adoption & Beyond News, Blog, Life After Adoption, Parenting, Thoughts

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...
Thread of Love – a Poem by an Adoptee

Thread of Love – a Poem by an Adoptee

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Adoption is a journey, but it results in a special bond between adoptive parents and their child.  The poem below was written by an adoptee to her mother. Spend a few moments reading through the poem below and it will be sure to warm your heart.   Thread of Love...
Positive and Negative Adoption Language

Positive and Negative Adoption Language

Adoption, Adoption & Beyond News, Blog, Parenting, Thoughts

Adoption Language is important to know in the process of adoption but can be confusing. In full transparency, like many others, when I started the adoption journey, I did not know the proper language to use. Even today, it can still be a struggle to know and use all...
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