Parenting Tips for Adoptive Parents of Adopted Children

I Can’t Protect My Kids From Their Past I assumed incorrectly that if one read the right books, attended the right classes, behaved the right way

Embracing Imperfection: The Joyful Journey of Being an Adoptive Parent Parenthood is a wild ride filled with ups, downs, and everything in between.

“Mama said there’d be days like this, there’d be days like this mama said,” crooned the Shirelles with their 1960s big hair and perky voice

Being a teenager is just plain hard. These years are full of jolting twists and turns. If you’re an adopted teen, the path will probably have

Adoption is a commitment and journey that transforms lives. As adoptive parents, you need to be ready for an era filled with lots of love and lots

NCFA Training Opportunity: Talking to Friends and Family About Adoption Date and Time: May 16th | 1:00 – 2:00pm ETRegistration: Free, with 1

“I am a cool mom!” At least I thought I was going to be a cool mom. In reality, I am often the oversized sweatshirt and leggings mom who is so

Learning to Embrace the Unknowns of Adoption It was like one of those scenes from a movie when everything is in slow motion. Our closest friends an

Adoption is a beautiful way to start your family or grow your family, and it can happen in many ways. There are, of course, international and priva

We’ve all been there before. You say the exact wrong thing and you’re stuck trying to backpedal and recover but manage to make it worse? Please

Reflections from an Adoptive Mother Here’s the thing. We don’t know stuff until we know stuff right? Adoption wasn’t especially common maybe

Here’s the thing. We don’t know stuff until we know stuff right? Adoption wasn’t especially common maybe 60 years ago, or even 40 years ago.

Before delving into unique bonding opportunities with your kids, it’s essential to recognize the significance of these moments, particularly

What is Attachment theory?  Attachment theory is the name of a theory that explains how a child’s first relationships are integral to their

There was an article in Time Magazine that talked about the survivors of the holocaust and how it affected the genes of subsequent generations. A t

Becoming a mom goes beyond biology. It’s an emotional, life-changing experience that goes deeper than DNA. As a mom through adoption, my experien

The teenage years are a whirlwind of change and discovery. Whirlwind meaning, hang onto your hats! They come with, let’s call them “unique” c

My mom spent my formative years watching Perry Mason (the old black and white one, whose theme music I cannot purge from my brain despite many year

Adoption and Parenting: Becoming Accountable If you find yourself struggling to parent post-adoption, maybe you can relate. I messed up today. This

Bringing an adopted child into your life is a journey. Your world will be filled with love, growth, and the joy of nurturing a beautiful bond. One