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. […]

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 […]

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.

One of the trickiest parts of adoption is answering the questions your children ask you about their birth parents and adoption story. Here’s how to answer them.

Sometimes, parts of your child’s adoption story may be challenging. So, how do you explain this to your adopted child? Here are some tips.

Are you considering adopting a child with special needs? Here are some of the things you should know before moving forward.

While U.S. and Russian diplomats had been scheduled to discuss the Russian adoption ban and its reversal, emerging political conflicts make this more difficult.

Pop-up adoptions can be stressful, but with the proper preparation, you can help make the process a little easier for you and your baby’s birth mom.

Adoption is a commonly misunderstood process. Here are 10 myths that people believe about the process and the actual reality of the situation.

Giving your child’s birth mother a gift upon placement is a beautiful way you can show your appreciation for her decision. Here are some ideas to get started.