When you decide to adopt a child, you probably can’t imagine anything other than instant attachment once you hold your child in your arms. As amazing as it is when attachment happens quickly and naturally, it’s OK if that isn’t your story. The good news is regardless of the natural level of attachment that does (or doesn’t) happen, there are…
This is a guest post by Benson Marshall. Have you ever received a gift you weren’t expecting? I mean something totally out of the blue? Now, this is a blog all about adoption. Not exactly an unexpected event. So where am I going with this question? Let’s try a clarifying question. Have you ever received a gift you didn’t think…
A Brief History of National Adoption Month The history of National Adoption Month dates back to 1976 when Massachusetts Governor Mike Dukakis announced the first Adoption Week. The focus was to promote awareness of the need for adoptive families for children in foster care. Governor Dukakis’ idea grew in popularity and quickly spread nationwide. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed…
As I write this, we’re heading home from an 8-night trip full of vacation fun. A vacation we thought about canceling. Not just because of covid-19 restrictions but also because of an 8 hour+ drive each way with 2 toddlers. We wondered if they would travel well or sleep OK in an unfamiliar place. But, ultimately we’re really glad we…
If there is one thing I didn’t do that I wish I had when we adopted, I wish I had let someone throw me a baby shower. With all that goes into adoption, I guess a baby shower didn’t stand out as a high priority. We had a lot of adoption issues to deal with including funding our adoption, home-study,…
When we decided to pursue adoption, I didn’t realize that there would be so many lessons I would learn. There are 5 things that stand out to me as the most important things adoption has taught me. I’m so thankful that adoption has not only given me a family I could have never dreamed of, but it has also expanded…
I’m happy to feature guest author Jessica Goodpaster. She’s a fellow adoptive mom and blogger who has experienced the joys and challenges of international adoption. Since my family adopted domestically, I’m so excited to share her post on 5 things you should know about international adoption. Read on to learn more about Jessica and her story. Meet the Guest Author…
