All You Need Is… Empathy?
(Also known as Empathy Makes the World Go ‘Round?) Why is it that there are no great songs written about empathy? Love may make you go weak in the knees, … more »
Should I or Could I?
Did you know that you talk to yourself almost all the time? Whether or not you are aware of your thoughts, our brains are working constantly. The things we tell … more »
Celebrating Birth Families
Where’s the joy? Where’s the excitement? When a new baby comes home, the baby is welcomed with banners, balloons, visitors, and gifts. In adoption, the adoptive family is swamped with … more »
Rights and Responsibilities for Expectant Mothers
So many times in adoption, all the focus is on the adopting parents. People share their infertility stories or their faith commitment on social media and with friends and families. … more »
Safe Haven Law/ Baby Boxes
Indiana and the Safe Haven Law Since 2001, Indiana has had a “safe haven” law on record. In simple terms, this means that a baby can be handed over to … more »
Social Media and Open Adoption
Social media is both a blessing and a curse. Social media can bring bring people together or tear them apart. The ways in which people have communicated over the years … more »
Building the Relationship & Learning to Listen
Since it can’t be said often enough, we will say it again. Open adoption is a relationship. A key to making any relationship go the distance is communication. The typically … more »
What do you think when you hear the word adoption?
Adoption is one of those topics that everyone—yes, everyone—seems to have an opinion and story to share. There are the people who know and want to share adoption horror stories. … more »
Heartfelt Mother’s Day
It is almost here. That day of the year that we buy cards, flowers, gifts, and go to brunch will be here on Sunday. Do you have your plans made … more »
Open Adoption: For Better, For Worse
Defining what an “open adoption” is can be tricky. It’s that little word “open” that seems to cause all the confusion. Does open mean both adoptive and birth parents share … more »