Handpicked – with Author Serina Marshall

Handpicked – with Author Serina Marshall

The Story Behind “Handpicked” When I was adopted at the age of three by my grandparents, I thought I had done something wrong. I thought I had been given away because I wasn’t wanted. I was bullied by children growing up and called an orphan. I was told my...
Open Adoption after Closed Adoption

Open Adoption after Closed Adoption

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

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

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?...