It’s no secret that today’s families are busier than ever. With both parents working in the majority of two-parent households on top of children being in school and attending extracurricular activities, finding family time — even just a sit-down dinner together — can seem impossible. That’s why there’s a national effort to make those family […]

The Permanency for Children Act was introduced this week. If passed, it would streamline the process to locate birth fathers during adoption proceedings.

If, as a birth mother, you find yourself experiencing confusing emotions regarding a birth father, let me share my experience with you.

School is back in full swing, which also means that the dreaded homework assignments are also now a part of parents’ evening routines. But, on top of helping with math and reading assignments, parents are also instrumental in one homework assignment in particular: creating a family tree. These assignments can be difficult enough for any […]

It is normal to have a variety of emotions during contact with a birth child. Here are a few emotions that a birth mother may face and some tips on how to deal.

One of the most common questions that lawyers receive from both current parents and hopeful parents is, “What is the difference between adoption and legal guardianship?” The biggest and most important difference when it comes to guardianship vs. adoption is the time period for which it is effective: Guardianship is temporary while adoption is permanent. […]

Adopted children are going to have questions about their open adoption. When it’s time, age-appropriate conversations will occur.

September is Baby Safety Month, an awareness campaign sponsored by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association to educate parents and caregivers about the importance of using straps on children’s products. Today, the leading cause of non-fatal injuries among young children is falls — but this campaign aims to end that. Every day, about 8,000 children are […]

Despite recent racial tensions in the U.S., a new study reveals that more parents than ever are adopting children of a different race.

Many adoptees are curious about meeting their birth family at some point or another. As their parents, you may wonder what you can do to help them.