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...
Adoption, Adoption Questions, Blog, Closed Adoption, Families, Life After Adoption, Open Adoption, Parenting
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Blog, Adoption, Adoption & Beyond News, Adoption Questions, Families
Did you know that studies show that birth parents who maintain some level of involvement after adoption have higher levels of satisfaction and emotional well-being? When it comes to adoption, staying involved post-placement can have a significant impact on both the...
Blog, Adoption, Adoption & Beyond News, Adoption Questions, Families
Have you ever felt like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? As a birth parent, the emotions and decisions you face can be overwhelming, and it’s perfectly normal to feel a mix of joy, sadness, and uncertainty. That’s why...