They go by many names, like a dear birthmother letter, family profile, parent profiles, and adoption profile, but they all have one thing in common: they are written by people who are hoping to adopt a baby. Continue reading
Whether you have recently adopted a newborn baby or are waiting to adopt, you should prepare in advance for talking to them about adoption. Children are smart, and they may ask you a variety of questions about their birthparents, as well as adoption itself, so it is better to feel prepared before the big talk. Here are some tips that you may find helpful when it comes to talking about adoption! Continue reading
When people decide to adopt a baby, they usually fill their shelves with adoption-related books. But when your newborn baby finally arrives, consider making room for his or her very own adoption story, since that is the most intriguing of adoption tales. It is important to share your child’s adoption story with him or her from a very young age, and there is no better way than a homemade storybook. Continue reading
Open adoption, in which some level of communication between birthparents and adoptive parents is required, is becoming an increasingly popular form of adoption. These open adoption arrangements are popular for a variety of reasons, like helping the adopted child to understand his or her background more completely, or helping birthparents better deal with the emotional choice of placing their child. Maintaining an open relationship with your child’s birthparents is beneficial, but not always easy. Here are some tips you can follow to ensure a successful and healthy open adoption!
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The adoption process is both joyful and stressful, and these feelings can quickly become overwhelming. Continue reading
All the waiting is well worth it to finally bring home your newest family member. You have made it this far, and now your focus shifts to learning how to bond with your baby. If you are feeling apprehensive about how to start the process, you are not alone. This is a concern that plagues the minds of many adoptive families. Here are a few tips to help you learn how to bond with your adopted baby. Continue reading
Adopting a baby is a major undertaking and it will change your life forever. Some people might think that a child will change everything that seems to be wrong. In many cases, this is not true, since this feeling always comes together with a pressure to fit in. If any of the wrong reasons to adopt below describe your sole purpose for pursuing adoption, it may not be the best option for you at this time. Continue reading
Preparing for a home study can be an exhausting event. Many couples feel the need to create a perfect environment and appear as prototypical future parents to impress the social worker. Keep in mind that social workers do not expect perfection. In fact, some social workers express concern when they encounter families that appear to have a sterile home and a flawless life because these parents appear to be giving a dishonest impression of their life. Additionally, if the couple is picture-perfect, they may not adjust well to the disruptions that a child would bring upon a home. In preparing for your adoption home study, consider these factors. Take a deep breath and use these tips to get prepared for your home study. Continue reading
After months of paperwork, research, and opening up your home and personal life to an adoption agency, it is hard to just sit back and wait for a birthmother to choose you. However, there are things you can do to make this waiting time productive and fun. In order to motivate you, here is the list of ideas and tips you may want to tackle. Continue reading
The main reason many qualified families fail to actualize their dream of adopting a baby is the lack of funds. You may want to adopt a baby, but if you have financial concerns, then you may have to postpone the adoption process. This realization can be quite heartbreaking, but luckily there are many ways you can raise money for adoption costs so you can make your dream of parenthood come true. Continue reading
