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Adoptive Family

The Reunion Series – Part 1

When your child wants to meet his or her birth family, it can be tough not to take it personally. Birth mother Lorri shares her advice to adoptive parents in this situation.

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Adoptees

5 Questions to Ask a Potential Adoption Therapist as an Adoptee

Finding an adoption competent therapist is harder than it sounds. Adoptees may have unique challenges to work through, and a general understanding of trauma is not the same as a specific understanding of adoption.

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Adoptive Family

8 Thoughts Adoptive Parents Have During the Adoption Process

When you choose to adopt, you’re choosing a beautiful, emotional-rollercoaster of a family-building path. You may be surprised at the depth of the emotions you feel and thoughts you have along the way.

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Birth Parent

7 Thoughts Expectant Parents Have During the Adoption Process

Expectant parents going through the adoption process will face many thoughts and emotions along the way. If you’re worried or stressed about what you’re feeling, know that you’re not alone.

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Birth Parent COVID-19

Can I Still Meet the Adoptive Parents at the Hospital?

With stay-at-home restrictions in place due to COVID-19, many prospective birth mothers are wondering how hospital stays will work. Check out more information here so that you know what to expect.

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General

5 Ways Adoption Changes Friendships

Adoption grows a family, yes. But you might be surprised to find how adoption can change your relationships, including those with your friends!

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Adoptive Family

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Pursuing Independent Adoption

Here are four questions to ask yourself before moving forward with independent adoption — and explanations of what your answers might mean for your journey.

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Adoptive Family

5 Things to Remember When Your Child is Adopting

If your child has told you they’re adopting, you may not be sure what to say or what to do. How can you help them through this journey you’re unfamiliar with? Remember these five things to be the best adoptive grandparent-to-be possible.

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Adoptive Family COVID-19

What if COVID-19 Impacted Your Adoption Savings?

If COVID-19 has taken a hit on your adoption savings, we’ve got some ideas that can help.

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Birth Parent

If You Regret Adoption, Can You Get Your Child Back?

What are your options if, after placing your child for adoption, you regret the decision? Can you get your child back? Here’s what you should know.

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