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What NOT to Include in Your Adoption Profile: 5 Mistakes That Could Cost You a Match

What NOT to Include in Your Adoption Profile: 5 Mistakes That Could Cost You a Match

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

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. So you’re creating your adoption profile and you want to put your best foot forward. I totally get it! But before you go all “extra” on that profile, let’s talk about what you should NOT include....
When Adoption Matches Don’t Work Out: Processing Grief and Moving Forward

When Adoption Matches Don’t Work Out: Processing Grief and Moving Forward

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

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 –...
When Adoption Matches Don’t Work Out: Processing Grief and Moving Forward

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...
7 Common Questions About Placing a Child for Adoption: A Birth Mother’s Guide

7 Common Questions About Placing a Child for Adoption: A Birth Mother’s Guide

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

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Let’s be real – finding out you’re pregnant when you weren’t planning to be can turn your world upside down. If you’re thinking about adoption, your mind is probably buzzing with questions....
What to Know When Considering Adoption for an Unexpected Pregnancy

What to Know When Considering Adoption for an Unexpected Pregnancy

Adoption, Birth Mothers, Blog, Families, Open Adoption, Parenting, Thoughts

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Finding out you’re pregnant when it wasn’t part of your plan can feel like your whole world has suddenly tilted on its axis. I want you to know, first and foremost, that you’re not alone—and that the...
The Truth About International Adoption: Understanding Home Study and Primary Providers

The Truth About International Adoption: Understanding Home Study and Primary Providers

Adoption, Blog, Home Study, Open Adoption, Thoughts

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. So, you’re doing a private adoption internationally, and someone told you all you need is an international home study? Well, hate to burst your bubble, but that’s a myth! I’m here to set the record straight—and trust me,...
Debunking 5 Common Myths About Placing a Child for Adoption

Debunking 5 Common Myths About Placing a Child for Adoption

Adoption, Adoption Questions, Blog, Open Adoption, Thoughts

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. If you’re pregnant and considering adoption for your child, it can be an emotional and overwhelming decision, especially with all the misconceptions that float around. If you’ve found yourself caught in the web of myths...
Adoption Consultants: Do You Really Need One? Pros and Cons Revealed

Adoption Consultants: Do You Really Need One? Pros and Cons Revealed

Adoption, Adoption Questions, Blog, Thoughts

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Hey there, future adoptive parents! If you’re entering the world of adoption, you’ve probably encountered the term “adoption consultant.” Do you really need one? Let’s break down the pros and...
Where Science Meets Love: A Modern Approach to Growing Your Family

Where Science Meets Love: A Modern Approach to Growing Your Family

Adoption, Adoption Questions, Blog, Thoughts

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Have you ever heard of embryo adoption? If it sounds a bit sci-fi to you, you’re not alone—but it’s actually been around for decades! Today, we’re diving into some of the common questions families have about this...
The Truth About Why You’re Still Waiting to Adopt

The Truth About Why You’re Still Waiting to Adopt

Adoption, Blog, Thoughts

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...
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