When traditional pregnancy isn’t an option, partners may look to grow their families through other methods, such as surrogacy, foster care, or adoption. In this article, we are going to look at the differences and benefits of two of these… Read More
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Preparing to Become Adoptive Parents
The decision to become adoptive parents is a beautiful one. Not only have you decided to grow your family, but you are also giving a child a chance at a better life. However, it can also be a stressful experience…. Read More
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Preparing to Be a Grandparent of an Adopted Child
Becoming a grandparent is a truly special experience and one that you have dreamed about for quite some time. But what does it mean to become a grandparent through adoption? What is the adoption process even like? The unknowns can… Read More
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Is My Child Struggling with Adoption?
One of the biggest fears of any adoptive parent is that their child will end up struggling with adoption. It’s one of the reasons why so many adoptive parents themselves struggle to bring up the subject. However, adoption isn’t something… Read More
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Considerations When Adopting a Second Child
Adopting a child is a wonderful way to grow your loving family. So, it is not uncommon for a family that has already adopted one child to consider welcoming a second child into their family. Adopting a second child is… Read More
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How Should My Child Refer to Their Biological Parents?
How you speak is just as important as what you say. This is perhaps never more true than when speaking with a child about adoption and their biological parents. “Parents have to think about how they communicate and what kind… Read More
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Transracial Adoption: White Parents Raising Black Children (Part Two)
In Part One of this two-part blog series, we detailed advice for white parents raising black children as the result of a transracial adoption. We discussed concepts such as Having “The Talk,” Asking for Help, Celebrate Identity, and Responding to… Read More
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Sharing Pictures & Letters with the Birth Mother
In an open adoption, your post-adoption relationship with your child’s birth mother is an exciting, yet sometimes scary part of your new family’s journey. “Open” can mean different things when it comes to adoption, but the most common open adoption… Read More
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Tips for Adoptive Parents Adjusting to Life After Adoption
“Settling into parenthood or the ‘post-adoption period’ can present its own difficulties for [adoptive parents],” according to the Child Welfare Information Gateway. In this article, we will provide a few tips to help adoptive parents, like you, better settle into… Read More
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What is the Adoption Home Study Process in Maryland?
An adoption home study is one of the first steps any hopeful family takes in the adoption process. Still, despite its importance, there are a lot of common misconceptions surrounding home studies. So, we’re here to help shed a little… Read More