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Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Tips for “Normalizing” Adoption as Adoptive Parents – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

How do you make sure your adopted child grows up proud of their history? Birth mother Lindsay offers up her tips here.

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Adoptive Family

5 People I’m Grateful for as We Wait to Adopt

My husband and I are evidence that the best way to go through an adoption is with your “village.” We have been blessed with the community of people surrounding us as we began and continue on this journey of adoption and wouldn’t want to do it any other way.

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Thoughts from a Birth Mother

The Most Helpful and Hurtful Things You Could Say to a Birth Mother – Part Two

Birth mother Lindsay explains the rules every person should use when talking about adoption with a prospective or current birth mother.

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Thoughts from a Birth Mother

The Most Helpful and Hurtful Things You Could Say to a Birth Mother – Part One

In part one of this two-part series, birth mother Lindsay explains the “do”s and “don’t”s of talking about adoption with a prospective or current birth mother.

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7 Ways Teachers Can Support Adoptive Families and Their Children

How can a teacher support adoptive families and adoptees today? There are a few simple steps that every teacher should take, whether or not adoptees are their students.

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Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Dealing with Birth Mother Adoption Doubts and Fears – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

How do you know if adoption is right for you? Birth mother Lindsay gives advice for making the best decision for you.

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Adoptive Family

5 Things Every Parent Should Teach Their Child about Adoption

Adoption can be a complicated subject — but one that every parent should explain to their child. Here are five critical things every child should learn.

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Birth Parent

Are There Requirements to Put a Baby Up for Adoption?

While each woman’s journey and requirements to put a baby up for adoption will be different, there are some important basics to know about the adoption process.

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Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Will I Regret My Adoption Decision? – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

How can you make sure adoption is the absolute right choice for you and your baby? Birth mother Lindsay offers some advice and guidance to avoid regret in choosing your unplanned pregnancy option.

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If I Give My Baby Up for Adoption, Do They Go to Foster Care?

If you give a kid up for adoption and it doesn’t get adopted, does it go to foster care? Not exactly. Learn about the differences in these adoption processes.

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