What Is an Open Adoption? Congratulations! After much deliberation, you have decided to grow your family through the journey of adoption! It’s an... Read More
Why Are Birth Mothers So Important? If you would have asked me this question seven years ago, I would have given the typical answer:... Read More
How Do I Have a Good Relationship with My Child’s Birth Mom? Much of building a relationship with your child’s birth mother will depend on the circumstances surrounding your adoption.... Read More
Why Is Adoption Good? Answering the question of, “Why is adoption good?” may seem like a moot point. It may even seem... Read More
What Should I Consider When Making an Open Adoption Plan? The idea of an open adoption might be intimidating to both sides. However, open adoptions work much better... Read More
What Are Some Common Questions People Have about Adoption? There are probably hundreds of questions that any one person could ask about the adoption process. Depending on... Read More
What Should I Consider When Making Boundaries in Adoption? In an open adoption, boundaries help everyone in the triad. Specified boundaries help birth parents and adoptive parents... Read More
What Are Good Gifts to Give in an Open Adoption? In an open adoption, it’s common for birth moms or dads to give gifts to their birth child.... Read More
How to Celebrate Thanksgiving with My Foster/Adopted Child? Holidays can potentially be a very difficult time for a newly adoptive or foster child. This is especially... Read More
Is Open Adoption Good? Most adoptions that occur are either open or semi-open. Very few closed adoptions still take place. But, is... Read More
What Are Some Tips for Connecting with an Expectant Mom? There is so much out of etiquette and forethought that needs to go into communicating with an expectant... Read More
Can I Change My Child’s Name When I Adopt Them? When it comes to changing a child’s name at adoption, there is no right or wrong. This is... Read More
