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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...
Adoptive Parents: Handling Comments About Physical Differences in Your Family

Adoptive Parents: Handling Comments About Physical Differences in Your Family

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...
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,...
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...
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...
Supporting Birth Parents : 8 Key Counseling Insights

Supporting Birth Parents : 8 Key Counseling Insights

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...
Effective Adoption Communication Agreements – 4 Key Tips

Effective Adoption Communication Agreements – 4 Key Tips

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,...
How Birth Parents Can Stay Involved Post-Adoption

How Birth Parents Can Stay Involved Post-Adoption

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...
Why Consider Counseling as a Birth Parent?

Why Consider Counseling as a Birth Parent?

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...
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