When it comes to adopting a child, adoptive parents and birthparents want only whats best for their child. This is why healthy, ongoing communication is so important in open and semi-open adoptions. When you have a healthy relationship with a birthmother, your child will flourish. Here are some tips on how to maintain a healthy communication before and after an open adoption. Continue reading
After a stressful and emotional adoption journey, the announcement that the individual or a couple has adopted a baby should be done in a memorable way. Welcoming a child into your home is a time of great happiness and joy, and its normal that adoptive parents want to tell the whole world about their new family member. The process of creating adoption announcements can also be fun and creative! Here are some ideas. Continue reading
If you are an adoptive parent who has just started the journey towards bringing home a child, you are probably wondering how you will manage the home study. When it comes to adoption, doing well in this process is one of the most important steps toward success. Although it is definitely not an easy task, there are plenty of things you can do to prepare yourself for the adoption home study and make sure you present yourself in the best light. Continue reading
If you are looking into adopting a child, there are a lot of steps involved and decisions to be made. One of the most important of these is the decision regarding the type of adoption you want. Here you will be presented with three types of adoption and the pros and cons of each of them. Continue reading
We all have that favorite quote. Thats because people have an appetite for well-expressed wisdom. So, its no wonder that many people find inspiration and motivation in words. Just one sentence can move a soul, one sentence can make you feel better and even motivate you in many aspects of your life. Adoption is a wonderful way of creating a family, and hopeful adoptive parents are usually reading tons of books and articles. Among those, there are always some great quotes that inspire and motivate. Here are a few that we love. Continue reading
While adoption is a joyous occasion, Its no secret that the adoption process can involve a great deal of stress. Meeting a potential birthmother for the first time can certainly be one of those stressful situations, but it’s easier if you have an idea of what to expect. Continue reading
Adoption is an emotional rollercoaster for everyone involved in the process. Sometimes, relationships gained through the process become wonderful friendships. But, not all experiences are the same. Even though open adoption means theres a certain openness, there are often some things that are left unsaid. Birthmothers and adoptive parents have many feelings, fears, and desires they are maybe too afraid, shy, or embarrassed to share. Here are some things adoptive parents want birthmothers to know! Continue reading
Adoptive parents who are just starting the adoption process have a lot of work to do. One big task is writing a Dear Birthmother letter. They want it to present them in the best light, so its not always easy to write one. Continue reading
When adoptive parents are given legal custody of the adopted child, the adoption is considered finalized. The finalization hearing usually takes place within six to twelve months after youve welcomed your new family member into your home. The adoption process doesnt end here there are still a few things you should do after the adoption is finalized. Continue reading
Reading about adoption topics is important for everyone involved in the adoption process. Books about adoption are important tools for you throughout your adoption journey, but there are so many out there, so many good ones end up falling through the cracks. Here are a few helpful books about adoption for current and hopeful adoptive parents that you may have not heard of before. Continue reading
