For those adopting from birth, the resulting hospital stay is a culmination of the challenges and hurdles you overcame during your adoption journey. It’s an incredibly powerful, often long-awaited moment. If you’re currently in the midst of that process, your adoption plan is likely disrupted by COVID-19. It’s a reality no one could have anticipated […]
Read MoreLanguage around gender has shifted in recent years. In 2013, the American Psychiatric Association removed the diagnosis of “Gender Identity Disorder” and replaced it with “Gender Dysphoria.” The APA defines this as: “People with gender dysphoria may be very uncomfortable with the gender they were assigned, sometimes described as being uncomfortable with their body (particularly […]
Read MoreHello! How has your weekend been? Relaxing? Stressful? Filled with sleep? Underslept? We know weekends, as glamorized as they can be, often have other plans in mind, so here’s hoping yours went as smoothly as possible. And that those of you living in—or with families in—Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and California, are safe. Today we’re sharing […]
Read MoreAs a parent, you know your child best. You can tell when they are not feeling well or are struggling with something. That includes development delays. What are developmental delays? They could be a lack of verbal and non-verbal communication skills, poor emotional regulation, poor articulation and understanding of words and conversations, and much more. […]
Read MoreDear ones—Labor Day doesn’t mean a long weekend for everyone, but if it does for you, we hope you’re savoring it. For those working this weekend, thank you for your essential service. We’re so grateful to you. Here we are again with our favorite reads of the week, the ones that stuck in our minds […]
Read MoreOver the last few years, the adoption world has been focusing more and more on the stark racial disparities within its community. Systems are attempting to change process while implementing new solutions focused on leveling the playing field in regards to race representation throughout the adoption process. Jurisdictions, community agencies, and action committees are seeking […]
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