Open and semi-open adoptions always involve communicating with birthmothers. That’s an important part of the adoption process, but it also presents a nerve-wracking experience for birthmothers and adoptive parents. This is normal because both parties want to create a unique partnership and communicate without stress. Adoptive parents and their birthmother can affirm one another by maintaining healthy and open communication. This can be a struggle for both sides, so here are some suggestions and tips for communicating with birthmothers.
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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 →