The Right Time to Tell Your Child They’re Adopted
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! If you’re an adoptive parent, you may have wondered when the right time is to tell your child that they are adopted. In my experience, and according to data, the answer is clear: from day one. Here’s why....
Adoption Facts You Need To Know
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Adopting a child can be a life-changing event, but the adoption process can be overwhelming, especially for first-time adoptive parents. In this blog, I will discuss some important facts about adoption that will help you...
Living Expenses in Adoption: What You Need to Know
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Adopting a child is an exciting and life-changing experience, but it can also be overwhelming and confusing, especially when it comes to the financial aspect of the process. In most states, expecting mothers are entitled...
Open and Closed are Not Types of Adoption!
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Are you thinking about adoption but feeling overwhelmed by all the options and terminology? One area that can be confusing is the different types of adoption communication. So today, we’ll break down the...
Pursuing Infertility Treatment and Adoption at the Same Time
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! We’re asked a lot of questions at Adoption & Beyond and one that I’m sometimes asked is whether or not a family should do infertility treatment and adoption at the same time. The answer I normally give is: it...
Surviving the Adoption Wait
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Surprisingly, the home study process, joining an adoption program, and doing the research are the easy parts of adopting. The more challenging issue that I’m asked about often is, “How do I survive the wait?” There are...
Interview with Emily and Kellen
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! This week, we had the pleasure of interviewing another wonderful family who adopted a child through our agency, Adoption & Beyond! Before adopting, Emily and Kellen had big dreams of adopting a child. Years later,...
Closed Vs. Open Adoption
Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Adopting parents have the right to choose whether or not they want an open or closed adoption. However, openness surrounding adoption can be quite beneficial to all if done well and when it’s in the child’s best...