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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....
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...
Birth Parents’ Hidden Insights

Birth Parents’ Hidden Insights

Adoption, Birth Mothers, Blog, Families, Parenting

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. Hey there, adoption seekers! Let’s chat about a super important part of the adoption journey: the relationship between adoptive parents and birth parents. Getting to know and respect birth parents’ wishes can...
Building Trust: Open Adoption Meet-Ups

Building Trust: Open Adoption Meet-Ups

Adoption, Adoption Questions, Blog, Open Adoption

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE. So, you’re developing an open adoption with an expecting parent. What will that look like after placement? Where will you meet each other to continue building this important relationship? Today, we’re diving into common...
What Should an Adopted Child Call Their Birth Parents?

What Should an Adopted Child Call Their Birth Parents?

Adoption Questions

What Should an Adopted Child Call Their Birth Parents? In the world of adoption, adoption terms and language plays a profound role in shaping relationships, identities, and the dynamics within adoptive families. The terminology used in open adoption communication is...

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