If you’re an expectant parent this December, you can bet you’ll be getting all sorts of things to help prepare you for transition into parenthood. Why shouldn’t soon-to-be adoptive parents get the same treatment? If you have an adoptive-parent-to-be in your life, here are some gift ideas that show you’re thinking of them this holiday. […]
Read MoreFor some, the adoption call comes after months (or longer) of waiting and plenty of time to plan. But what if you’ve newly started your process and the call comes out of nowhere, and you have absolutely no time to get ready? As exciting and perfect and wonderful as that moment is, there’s a lot […]
Read MoreHello there! We hope you had a magnificent Thanksgiving, filled with things, foodstuffs, and people that make you happy and thankful for the life you have. This is such a special time of year for the adoption community. Not only did we just wrap up National Adoption Month, which has us thinking and reflecting on greater issues […]
Read MoreAfter watching this video gone viral about a teacher who begins each day by giving his students compliments, we started thinking about how important compliments are. They nurture, they build self-esteem, they show support and love, they call attention to the important things about our children and celebrate them. This is so important, and it […]
Read MoreHere is a look at some of the many articles that we’ve been reading this week. We hope you’ll enjoy these gems as much as we have! “5 adoption myths moms are sick and tired of hearing.” “5. If you adopt, you will get pregnant. Um… not if you don’t have a uterus you won’t. […]
Read MoreHere’s a look at the articles that caught our eye this week! “Stressed, tired, rushed: a portrait of the modern family.” “That tension is affecting American family life, Pew found. Fifty-six percent of all working parents say the balancing act is difficult, and those who do are more likely to say that parenting is tiring […]
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