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Should You Tell Your Family You’re Adopting? Weighing the Pros and Cons

Should You Tell Your Family You’re Adopting? Weighing the Pros and Cons

Adoption, Adoption Questions, Birth Mothers, Blog, Closed Adoption, Life After Adoption

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE.  So you’re starting your adoption journey and wondering whether to spill the beans to your family right away, or wait until you’re on the way to bring your child home. This is actually a bigger decision than you...
Adoption Myths vs. Reality: What You Actually Need to Know

Adoption Myths vs. Reality: What You Actually Need to Know

Adoption, Adoption Questions, Birth Mothers, Blog, Closed Adoption, Life After Adoption

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE.  Time for some myth-busting! After years of working with families, I keep hearing the same misconceptions about adoption over and over again. So, let’s set the record straight and debunk some of these myths that...
Warning Signs: How to Spot a Bad Adoption “Professional” Before It’s Too Late

Warning Signs: How to Spot a Bad Adoption “Professional” Before It’s Too Late

Adoption, Adoption Questions, Birth Mothers, Blog, Closed Adoption, Life After Adoption

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE.  We talk a lot about red flags with birth mother scams, but what about red flags with adoption professionals themselves? Specifically adoption agencies?  Look, after 30+ years in this business, I’ve seen some...
Warning Signs: How to Spot a Bad Adoption “Professional” Before It’s Too Late

Adoption Mistakes to Avoid: What 3 Decades in the Field Have Taught Me

Adoption, Adoption Questions, Birth Mothers, Blog, Closed Adoption, Life After Adoption

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE.  Here’s a home truth: adoption is complicated enough without accidentally sabotaging yourself along the way. After 30+ years in this field, I’ve seen families make the same mistakes over and over again, and...
What Makes Great Adoptive Parents? These 3 Qualities Matter More Than You Think

What Makes Great Adoptive Parents? These 3 Qualities Matter More Than You Think

Adoption, Adoption Questions, Birth Mothers, Blog, Closed Adoption, Life After Adoption

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Thinking about adoption? Wondering what makes someone a great adoptive parent? Spoiler alert – it is NOT a Pinterest-ready home or a fridge full of organic vegetables! Flexibility The first essential trait is flexibility...
Transracial Adoption: 5 Essential Things Every Prospective Parent Must Consider

Transracial Adoption: 5 Essential Things Every Prospective Parent Must Consider

Adoption, Blog, Families, Home Study, Open Adoption, Parenting

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Before you dive into the world of expanding your family across racial lines, there are some pretty critical questions you need to ask yourself. Not to discourage you, but to ensure you’re prepared to create a truly...
Pregnant and Considering Adoption? Here’s Your 7-Step Guide to Making It Happen

Pregnant and Considering Adoption? Here’s Your 7-Step Guide to Making It Happen

Adoption, Adoption Questions, Birth Mothers, Blog, Thoughts

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Are you pregnant and considering placing your baby for adoption? If so, you’re probably feeling a mix of emotions and have a ton of questions swirling around in your mind. Don’t worry—you’re not alone, and we’re here to...
Debunking Birth Mother Myths

Debunking Birth Mother Myths

Adoption, Birth Mothers, Blog, Families, Parenting

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE.  Today we’re diving into a topic that’s often clouded by myths and misconceptions: birth mothers in adoption. You know, those stories that come from a place of fear and misunderstanding? Yeah, those ones. But...
Supporting Birth Parents : 8 Key Counseling Insights

Supporting Birth Parents : 8 Key Counseling Insights

Blog, Adoption, Adoption & Beyond News, Adoption Questions, Families

Hey there! So you’re interested in supporting birth parents, huh? Well, buckle up because I’ve got some key counseling insights on Supporting Birth Parents that will blow your mind. Picture this: you’re sitting down with a birth parent, ready to...
Effective Adoption Communication Agreements – 4 Key Tips

Effective Adoption Communication Agreements – 4 Key Tips

Blog, Adoption, Adoption & Beyond News, Adoption Questions

Imagine crafting an adoption communication agreement is like building a sturdy bridge. You want it to be strong, reliable, and able to withstand the test of time. But how do you ensure that the lines of communication remain open and effective between birth parents,...
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