Adopting a child

Yes, you read that correctly. I know what you're thinking: there are so many children in the world who need a "good and loving" forever family. Why would I discourage people from adopting? The reasoning is this: when you choose to adopt, the child must be the #1 priority. Here are 10 reasons why a person should not adopt, and why: 1: You are anti-connective and attachment parenting. Arguably, adoptees have experienced trauma to some degree (the separation from their biological parents, at…

10 things not to say to your adopted children is great advice from an adoptee perspective. Be sure to check this out!!

Think you could be the right family for an older child adoption? First, here are 10 things you need to know about adopting an older child.

I share 10 of the biggest surprises we've had along the way during our adoption journey!

The cost of adopting a child can get out of control. But you can meet your goal of becoming an adoptive parent using these 10 creative ways to cover the costs.

Deciding when and how to tell your children they are adopted can be a major source of stress. What if they want to find their birth families? Or what if the tru

The adoption process is exhausting. Celebrate the end of a long journey with these Adoption Party Ideas. From celebration themed showers, photo ideas, quotes and more. Be apart of the happy ending.

As you know, November is National Adoption Month, and to honor this special holiday, we will be posting a new, helpful infographic every Wednesday this month. We hope these graphics will help you understand more about the adoption process and adoption in general.

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The effects of adoption on children can be overwhelming and challenging for the parents. Read to learn about these effects and understand how to cope with them.