Growing your family can be a stressful time for you and your spouse or partner. Shifting schedules, a lack of sleep, and increased responsibilities can be taxing even on the healthiest of relationships. And adoption is no different. “No doubt… Read More
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Preparing for an Open Adoption – An Adoptive Parents Guide
Today, there is less of a stigma around adoption than ever before. As a result, we’re seeing increases in all types of adoptions, including open adoption, transracial domestic adoption, adoption by LGBT couples, and single-parent adoptions, says Asher Fogle, Good… Read More
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Dealing with the Unknowns of Adoption: Will My Child Be Healthy?
Starting a family almost always carries a certain bit of uncertainty. What will the future hold? What will the child be like? Will my child be healthy? It can be scary. And adoption is certainly no different. “Most of us are… Read More
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Same Sex Adoption Tips (LGBT)
“Adoption among gay and lesbian couples has never been more common or more socially accepted,” writes Kate Bayless, Parents.com. Still, there are some hurdles to overcome with same sex adoption. “Gay and lesbian couples looking to adopt face unique challenges… Read More
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Adoptive Families: How to Talk to Your Child about Their Adoption Story
There comes a time in every adopted child’s journey when they start to ask questions about their adoption story. How adoptive families handle these questions is very important. Talking to Your Child about Their Adoption Story “My children were born… Read More
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Adoptive Parents: Tips for Creating a Realistic Adoption Profile and Birth Parent Book
The decision to adopt can be a very exciting moment. It’s the first step in your journey to bring a new child into your home. There may be challenges along the way, however, you should remember that you are never… Read More
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How to Prepare for an Adoption
The road to adoption is not always smooth. There are often speed bumps and even potholes along the way. This is true for both birth parents and adoptive parents. So, it is important to be as prepared as possible to… Read More
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Birth Parents: What to Know if You’re Considering Adoption
“There are countless reasons why a woman would decide to [create an adoption plan], and none of them are easy or obvious,” says Lane Moore, Cosmopolitan. So, it’s important to work your way through the process so you can make… Read More
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Adoptive Families: How to Deal with Nosy, Rude, & Annoying Questions
As any adoptive parent knows, it’s often impossible to avoid nosy, annoying, and even outright rude questions concerning your son or daughter. Sometimes, even well-meaning individuals can be a bit too intrusive. “These negative messages are usually, but not always,… Read More
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Adoptive Parents: How to Maintain a Strong Relationship with Your Spouse/Partner
The adoption process, while incredibly rewarding, can put a strain on even the healthiest of relationships. “No doubt adoption is stressful for the child, but it is also stressful for the parents,” says Dawn Davenport, Creating a Family. “It’s not… Read More