Adoptive parents meeting a birth mother for the first time who might feel pressure to perform: remember to just be yourself.

The arrival of a new child is always cause for celebration. But before scrolling through Pinterest for baby shower ideas, here are some things to consider:

Healing as a birth mother after adoption can feel like a difficult feat. Yet, happiness is a choice as well as healing.

If you’ve adopted a child from another country, you may want to read this social worker’s tips before planning a heritage tour.

On July 7, the Maryland Court of Appeals issued a ruling that non-biological and non-adoptive parents who help raise children are eligible for full parental rights.

Is she adopted? What are your real parents like? Are you going to give the baby up? For anyone touched by adoption, insensitive questions and comments like these are all too common. While certain words and phrases may seem innocent to those who are unfamiliar with and curious about adoption, this negative adoption language can […]

Adoption gifts can be a great way for all members of the adoption triad to show love and appreciation for one another. Whether it’s for the holidays, birthdays, or an adoption day, here are some adoption gift ideas to help you find the perfect present for the people involved in your adoption journey. General Adoption-Themed […]

If you have experienced the joy of adoption firsthand, you can help spread adoption awareness. Simply sharing your story with others can help them gain a better understanding of adoption, but if you want to take it a step further, try some of these fun ideas for educating others about adoption.

When many people think of adoption, they think of traditional orphanages — or the negative stereotype of traditional orphanages, involving underfed and mistreated orphans crammed into a crowded children’s home. The truth is that this view is inaccurate, at least in the United States. Traditional orphanages are largely extinct, having been replaced by modern foster […]

It can be overwhelming to receive such big news from someone close to you, and you may not know how to react or how to help her. As your friend or family member navigates her pregnancy and the adoption process, here are five ways you can support her.