Choosing to adopt is a massive decision. It’s life-altering in every way, and we would never underplay the magnitude of moving forward with this powerful process. As adoption professionals, we talk to people all day, every day about what it means to choose adoption. We’ve discussed every possible fear an aspiring adoptive parent could […]
Read MoreHappy Friday! How are you doing? Are you getting the spring rain or the spring sunshine? There seems to be a lot of both going around right now. We’ve got all sorts of great reads for you this week: tips for making your adoption profile, balancing open adoption relationships and bonding with your newborn, 5 […]
Read MoreYou can NEVER ask too many questions during your adoption process — no question is too big or too small. Adoption is a giant undertaking, filled with a world of unknowns, and your adoption agency, social worker, and lawyer are available to help you through the process in whatever way you need. And you should […]
Read MoreMother’s Day can be an excruciatingly painful holiday. On one hand, it’s a celebration for beloved mothers, women who’ve been fortunate enough to become parents. But on the other hand, there are so many women grieving the motherhood they hope to have, mothers they’ve lost, or a relationship with a mother that leaves much to […]
Read MoreHappy Friday! And just like that, summer is here. Crazy isn’t it? We’ve got an exceptional roundup of reads for you this week. Including pieces about an 85 year-old grandfather who’s put himself up for adoption, why Sandra Bullock thinks we need to stop saying “adopted children,” musings on the future of open adoption, and […]
Read MoreHappy Friday! How are you doing? Happy we’re FINALLY done with winter? Us, too. This week’s roundup has all sorts of gems. On the heels of Infertility Awareness Week, we’ve got pieces and perspectives that lend a powerful voice to this devastating reality. We also have a beautiful story about how a sweet little girl […]
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