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Adoption Mistakes to Avoid: What 3 Decades in the Field Have Taught Me

Adoption Mistakes to Avoid: What 3 Decades in the Field Have Taught Me

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

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE.  Here’s a home truth: adoption is complicated enough without accidentally sabotaging yourself along the way. After 30+ years in this field, I’ve seen families make the same mistakes over and over again, and...
Three Major Mistakes That Could Be Sabotaging Your Adoption Profile

Three Major Mistakes That Could Be Sabotaging Your Adoption Profile

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

Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE.  Let’s talk about three major mistakes you want to steer clear of when creating your adoption profile. First, what even IS an adoption profile? It’s basically a tool that expecting moms look at to help them...
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...
The Roadmap to Adoption Finalization

The Roadmap to Adoption Finalization

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Check out the video on my YouTube channel HERE! Are you on the journey to expand your family through adoption? Congratulations! It’s an exciting and often rewarding path, but one that comes with its share of hurdles, particularly when it comes to finalizing the...
The Right Time to Tell Your Child They’re Adopted

The Right Time to Tell Your Child They’re Adopted

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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

Adoption Facts You Need To Know

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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...

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