Adoption books can be a great way to teach your child about adoption and open the door to important conversations. Books can be an especially great way to begin explaining adoption to young children. I started collecting adoption books years before we brought our children home. We are big believers in talking to our kids often and openly about their…
Adoption terms can be confusing so I decided to create an ultimate guide to help. These terms will be very helpful to know as you start your adoption research. You may come across many of these words on your own as you’re reading. Or, you may hear them used by a particular social worker, attorney, or agency. I hope you…
When you get to the point in your adoption journey where your profile is being shown, you never know when you might get “the call”. This is the time to get the items on your hospital checklist together. If you’re adopting a baby, you likely won’t know how quickly things will move once you receive the call. For example, will…
Did you know that a home evacuation plan is a part of preparing your adoption home study? This is a guest post by Benson Marshall. I’m a Prepper, He’s a Prepper, She’s a Prepper Too. (If you grew up in the 80s you’ll get that play on words, if not look up old Dr. Pepper advertising campaigns.) My wife did…
Confession Time I have to admit something right from the beginning. I used to be lame. Why? Because I fell into the category of people that thought I probably wasn’t cut out to adopt. And, the main reason I thought I might never join the 2% of Americans that adopt was primarily because of just one thing. You guessed it.…
If you ask our 3-year-old daughter whose belly she was in she’ll tell you. We’ve been open with her about adoption from the very beginning and that will never change. It’s a part of her, and her brother’s, story. It always will be. And, that’s OK! It’s awesome. We know the conversations will get harder as they get older but…
Just like a six year old, you may find yourself going from “Are we there yet!?!” to “Please! Just five more minutes!!!” There is no way around it… “The wait” is one of the hardest parts of the adoption process. But, this season of your life can be a valuable, and even enjoyable, one so don’t let it slip away!…
