Categories
Birth Parent

How Will I Know They’re the Right Parents for My Baby?

Finding adoptive parents for your baby can be a difficult choice. Here are some tips to help you make the right decision for you.

Categories
Birth Parent Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Adoption is Not for Everyone – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Adoption is an incredibly beautiful thing, but it is not for everyone. Facing an unplanned pregnancy gives you one choice: to parent or not to parent.

Categories
Birth Parent Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Emotional Intelligence and Adoption – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Emotional intelligence is a crucial part of walking a healing path after choosing adoption.

Categories
Birth Parent Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Maturity and Choosing Adoption – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Choosing adoption requires a certain level of maturity. If an immature woman faces adoption, it will grow her in maturity.

Categories
Birth Parent Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Pros and Cons of Adoption – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

The pros and cons of adoption are very real. Let’s not sugar coat them.

Categories
Birth Parent Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Daydreams of Motherhood – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Are you confused as to if you ever want to parent again after choosing adoption? You are not alone if that’s the case.

Categories
Birth Parent Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Discussing the Birth Father – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

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

Categories
Birth Parent Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Birth Mother Emotions During Birth Child Visits – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

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.

Categories
Adoptive Family Birth Parent

Legal Guardianship vs. Adoption: What’s Right for You?

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. […]

Categories
Birth Parent Thoughts from a Birth Mother

Answering Questions from My Adopted Child – Thoughts from a Birth Mother

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

Get Free Info