There are many reasons why expectant parents consider adoption for their baby. You may have arrived at this point in your life and have found yours
Once upon a time, there was a potential adoptive parent. She was super duper excited to enlarge her family through adoption and was unaware that th
You never quite know where life is going to take you. We seem to try to have a life plan or figure everything out. Vision boards and timelines are
Here’s what you should know about before you visit local adoption centers near you. When facing an unexpected pregnancy, you’re m
We live in a world of constant entertainment at our fingertips. I don’t know about you, but I love to veg out on the couch and watch something on
You may have found yourself unexpectedly expecting a child and might be contemplating your options. You may have started doing research, or maybe y
Picture yourself at an amusement park on a warm, summer evening. As the sun begins to disappear behind the mountains you see the flashing lights an
When faced with an unplanned pregnancy, your life can quickly spin out of control. You are overwhelmed, stressed by the need to decide on what to d
When I was a little girl, I wanted to be a missionary to a foreign country. I wanted to adopt or work in an orphanage. I also wanted to be a teache
There is a growing diversity among families which has created more opportunities for families to experience a multicultural life. The United States
Are you feeling upset, shocked, or even devastated? If you are experiencing these emotions, chances are you have just found out you are pregnant. I
Your adopted child lays curled up on the couch. She fell asleep while watching her favorite movie this evening. You gently pick her up and carry he
Foster care is a land devoid of candor and transparency. If we were honest with ourselves, we would see the system was not designed to be what it i
As a birth parent in a semi-open adoption, the 18th birthday can be a really big milestone and mean many different things. You have all of the joy
This article stems from a place of experience and the kind of “on-the-job training” that is part of the course for all parents. I remember lear
Often I have caught a glimpse of my daughter as she watches the movie The Wiz, an adaptation of The Wizard of Oz, and how she marvels at Dorothy wh