Adoption is a difficult journey — there is no denying that. It is an endless rollercoaster of emotions that joins two families who are both making remarkable choices. Although it’s a beautiful time, the adoption process can have a profound effect on your marriage. Welcoming a child into your home is an enormous shift in […]
Read MoreHappy Weekend! There are lots of fun and inspirational stories this week we’re excited to share -— enjoy! As always, check out our blog. This week, we explore all the needs and emotions that a birth mother goes through along her adoption journey. Affording adoption! It’s a real thing. Adoption.com has a wealth of resources […]
Read MoreIf you know someone who is expecting and will be placing her child with another family — it is monumentally important to show your support and love for the birth family as they make one of the most difficult decisions of their life. There are so many reasons why a birth mother or family decides […]
Read MoreHappy Weekend! Kick back (for a minute) and check out some of the highlights from this week! Adoption isn’t the end of the story – it’s the beginning of an amazing journey. Ask the Pike family! Home studies or inspections can cause major anxiety. The Faherty family got WAY more than they expected during their […]
Read MoreIn 1986, Deborah Silverstein, a social worker, counselor, and educator, developed an influential and informational analysis of adoption. With her colleague, Sharon Kaplan, they identified the “seven core issues” that will affect that adoptive triad (birth parent, child, adoptive parent). These seven issues often arise or manifest in different ways – being able to recognize […]
Read MoreHappy Weekend! Take some downtime and check out some of our favorite stories of the week! First, check out our blog. RAD is a disorder that is becoming more prevalent and it’s important to know that you’re not alone. Adoption.com provides insight into a fear-inducing topic many birthmothers struggle with: getting pregnant after placing. Buzzfeed […]
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