Adoption Mistakes to Avoid: What 3 Decades in the Field Have Taught Me
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...
8 Things to Consider Before Matching With an Expecting Mother
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. When it comes time to match with an expecting mom, there are some scenarios that should make you take a deep breath and reflect before moving forward. The truth (which can be hard to hear but is important to acknowledge)...
Three Major Mistakes That Could Be Sabotaging Your Adoption Profile
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Let’s talk about three major mistakes you want to steer clear of when creating your adoption profile. First, what even IS an adoption profile? It’s basically a tool that expecting moms look at to help them...
When Adoption Matches Don’t Work Out: Processing Grief and Moving Forward
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Give Yourself Time to GrieveLet’s talk about something that no one in the adoption world wants to think about, but we need to discuss anyway. What to do if an adoption match falls through. First things first –...
What Makes Great Adoptive Parents? These 3 Qualities Matter More Than You Think
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...
Adoptive Parents: Handling Comments About Physical Differences in Your Family
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. I got a great question from one of our YouTube viewers, and I thought it’d be helpful to share it here. It’s a topic that comes up a lot in adoption circles. Let’s dive in! The Question This awesome viewer shared that...
7 Insider Tips to Simplify Your Adoption Experience
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Alright, so you’re thinking about adopting a little one—first off, major kudos to you! But before you dive headfirst into this rollercoaster of love and paperwork, there are a few things you absolutely need to know....
The Truth About Why You’re Still Waiting to Adopt
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Hey there, future parents! So you’ve been waiting for what feels like forever to adopt a child? Trust me, you’re not alone. Let’s break down why you might still be in the waiting game and how you can shake things up to...