In an older article, we discussed one of the most common fears of adoption – the discovery of an unknown or unforeseen health issue. Today, we are going to explore another common fear – bonding with your adopted child. The… Read More
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How to Find Adoptive Parents
After making the difficult decision to create an adoption plan, perhaps the biggest question left for most birth mothers is “How do I find adoptive parents?” But not just any adoptive parents – an “adoptive family that best matches the… Read More
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Tips for Adoptive Parents Adjusting to Life After Adoption
“Settling into parenthood or the ‘post-adoption period’ can present its own difficulties for [adoptive parents],” according to the Child Welfare Information Gateway. In this article, we will provide a few tips to help adoptive parents, like you, better settle into… Read More
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Why Do You Want to Adopt? What’s Your Parenting Fantasy?
Before beginning the adoption process, it is important for any prospective parents to explore their feelings and really analyze why they want to adopt. “What’s your fantasy,” asks Dean Kirschner, Ph.D., LCSW-C, Adoption Makes Family. Basically, what does parenting look… Read More
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Finding Adoptive Parents
After a birth mother chooses to create an adoption plan, the biggest thing on her mind quickly becomes locating the perfect adoptive parents for her child. She’ll ultimately want to find an “adoptive family that best matches the adoption plan”… Read More
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Birth Parents: How to Negotiate Openness (Open Adoption vs Closed Adoption)
Considering the degree of openness in adoption is important for both birth and adoptive families “Perhaps the most important thing to consider when envisioning your child’s life is where you fit,” says Haley Kirkpatrick, Adoption.com. If you decide that adoption… 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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Birth Mothers: How Do I Find Adoptive Parents for My Baby?
After you’ve made the decision to place your baby for adoption and begin to create your adoption plan, there is still one very important question that needs answering. Who will I choose to adopt my baby? It’s a difficult question… 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
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Adoptive Parents: Adjusting to Life After Adoption
Having children – no matter how you go about it – requires quite a bit of adjustment as you find your new normal. Finding Your New Normal “Settling into parenthood or the ‘postadoption period’ can present its own difficulties for… Read More