Adopting a Newborn Baby

When parents adopt domestically, their first family gathering usually takes place at the hospital. This is the time when they meet their newborn for the first time. The hospital experience is an important part of the family’s adoption story. Learn what to expect when adopting a newborn while at the hospital below Continue reading →

A failed adoption is a devastating experience for potential adoptive parents. If you’ve already adopted or it’s your first connection, it’s always the same heartbreaking experience. When prospective adoptive parents apply for an adoption, their goal is to create a family, and when a planned adoption fails it’s normal to feel devastated. Here are ways you can get through this difficult time and hold on to your dream of adopting a baby.
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People present themselves with words. Different words, gesticulations, and behaviors are used on different occasions. Language is something given to us and we would be lost without it. That’s why each aspect of life has different and unique uses of language. It’s the same with adoption. It’s important that every person involved in the adoption process knows what positive adoption language is. Here’s an answer if you’re wondering what it is and why it’s so important! Continue reading →

When it comes to adopting a child, adoptive parents and birthparents want only what’s 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 it’s 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. That’s because people have an appetite for well-expressed wisdom. So, it’s 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, It’s 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 →

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 it’s not always easy to write one. Continue reading →