Adoption

I share 10 things no one tells you about adoption, which covers my biggest surprises along our adoption journey.

Yes, you read that correctly. I know what you're thinking: there are so many children in the world who need a "good and loving" forever family. Why would I discourage people from adopting? The reasoning is this: when you choose to adopt, the child must be the #1 priority. Here are 10 reasons why a person should not adopt, and why: 1: You are anti-connective and attachment parenting. Arguably, adoptees have experienced trauma to some degree (the separation from their biological parents, at…

Oh my! I was getting read this morning and I was hearing Cope talk to himself in the crib & I found myself taking a deep breath of relief. It was something that I can't explain, but it was like when I heard his little sweet voice all was right in the world & it was almost like the first deep breath that I had taken since we started the adoption process... A HUGE weight was lifted off my shoulders. That got me thinking of all of the fears I had before we started the adoption process & how I

10 things not to say to your adopted children is great advice from an adoptee perspective. Be sure to check this out!!

With anything in life, getting started is the hardest part. With adoption, it can feel really overwhelming. There's a lot to know and learn. We just went through the adoption journey and share the process we went through in the beginning. If you're planning to adopt a baby or child, let us guide you from our first hand experience and the resources we found to be helpful. From choosing the type of adoption, the agency, and home study...we cover it all! #adoption #adopt #infertility #adopting

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This free printable Homestudy checklist for adoption and foster care will make gathering documentation easier.

Familiarize yourself with the most common adoption mistakes, so you and your spouse can steer of these big mistakes and help your adoption go more smoothly.

Are you an adoptive parent, work in the field of adoption or are considering adoption? Here are 25 inspiring adoption quotes to encourage you. Adpotion is a beautiful process, but it can also be incredibly difficult. Would-be adoptive parents wait for years (often suffering heart-break along the way) as they wait for a child toContinue Reading

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If you've ever wondered what to buy before adopting, you're not alone! Should you splurge on ALL the baby things or lay low until you're matched? Many adopting mamas wonder if they should register, throw a baby shower and be fully prepared with a well-stocked nursery, while some mamas don't want to go "all in" for fear of the long timeframe

We have curated a list of 10 Instagram accounts that prioritize adoptee voices and bring the adoption community closer together with their work.

Think you could be the right family for an older child adoption? First, here are 10 things you need to know about adopting an older child.

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‘After Michael came to us, we agreed to a sibling visit. The second he caught a glimpse of his brother from across the playground, he ran with all his might, and jumped into his arms.’ – Love What Matters

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