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 »
Birthdays: From Bittersweet to Joy
The anticipation…complete with countdowns to the big day when “this many” fingers increases by one. The sound of paper being torn from the packages. The sticky fingers and face from … more »
Dads—You Matter!
Check out the self-help section of any bookstore. It’s likely that you will find many of these books divided by gender. Maybe this all began with Men Are From Mars, … more »
The Home Study- What, When and Why
What do you think of when you hear the words “home study?” What is your picture of the person who comes to your house to complete a “home study?” The … 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 Adoptive Parents
Adoption is an emotionally charged experience. No matter if you come to adoption from infertility or because of a faith calling, it involves the lives of not just the child, but … 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 »
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 »
Summer Visits for Open Adoptions
Summer time. It’s that season in which we all want to kick back, take in the long hours of sunlight, and relax. It’s also a great season to connect with … more »