This Fourth of July, join us in celebrating the small — but not insignificant — role adoption has played in American history! As we approach Independence Day, take time to learn about some of the famous figures in American history whose lives were shaped by their adoption stories.

In most ways, parenting an adopted child isn’t much different from parenting any other child. But if you are looking for some adoption-specific parenting tips, here are five amazing things you can do for your child.

If you’re like many women, an unplanned pregnancy can make you feel like your life has just turned upside down. This will be an emotional journey, no matter what you decide to do. Here are some of the best tips for coming to terms with your unexpected pregnancy.

With modern advances in science in technology, there’s more than one way to build a family through adoption. For hopeful parents who dream of experiencing pregnancy and labor, embryo “adoption” might be everything they’re looking for. Learn more about what it is and the possibilities it can open up.

Facing an unplanned pregnancy on your own can be scary. Learn more about who you can reach out to for support during your pregnancy.

Father’s day is a special time set aside to honor all of the amazing men in our lives who helped us grow into the people we were meant to be. Learn more about you can celebrate all types of fathers on this amazing day.

One of the most important things you can do as an adoptive family is partner with an ethical adoption agency. Pay attention to what constitutes an ethical adoption, and follow these five tips to ensure your adoption is ethical:

Open adoption is one of the healthiest types of adoptions for adoptive parents and women considering adoption. But what about adoptees? If you want to know more about how open adoptions benefit one of the most important members of the adoption triad, click here for more info.

Whether it’s through movies, books, or family‐friendly cartoons, there are plenty of ways for the adoption triad to see themselves reflected in media. But what can we learn from video games, one of our most popular modern forms of entertainment?

Lindsay offers her advice for motivation during the tough times of a birth mother’s life — using music to inspire within.