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How to Adopt Foster & Adoption Open Adoption Parenting States International Financial Transracial Pregnant? Search Search Why an Adoption-Aware Pediatrician Matters As part of our own personal agency’s suggested to-dos before bringing our newly adopted child home, they suggested that we find a pediatrician and chat with them while we were waiting for court. Since we found... Kristina Frazier March 30, 2021 Easter and Adoption: What is the Connection? Background of Easter Christian Definition Easter is a holiday celebrated in countries with a Christian majority. Easter is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus in the Christian faith. Christians believe... Deirdre Parker May 27, 2021 Remembering the Father in Adoption When my son’s birth mother, J, first contacted us about adopting her child, she was unsure about what the expectant father, S, was thinking and feeling. She had told him her plan to place their son for... Alicia Nelson January 12, 2021 When Will The Adoption Be Finalized? If the word journey” leaves you feeling exhausted or at the very least annoyed by its frequent use within the adoption community, you aren’t alone. A quick keyword search on adoption.com or... Lindsay Lawrence February 13, 2021 Open Adoption Advice During the Holidays The hustle and bustle is a staple of the holidays. We tend to be so busy getting all of the things on our Christmas lists, trying to visit everyone, bake and cook all of the things, decorate, and continue... Katie Reisor November 5, 2020 Dr. Jennifer Cain I thoroughly enjoyed my discussion with Dr. Jennifer Cain during our interview on Adoption.com. Hearing about her methods and dedication to providing valuable support to the adoption community was incredibly motivating... Adoption.com Admin 3 views Interview with a Single Foster Mother This woman is someone I’ve known and loved since high school. So, for a long time. She’s a single foster mom and a nurse. She amazes me. I got to ask her a few questions and she was gracious enough to answer with... Christina Gochnauer 7 views 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Adoption 1. It’s not about me. I’m not the savior of anyone. I’m not a superhero. The kids are a gift to me, not the other way around. They had parents before me, I didn’t have kids before adoption. 2. It’s harder than it... Christina Gochnauer 14 views 5 Things Adoptive Families Want You To Know Do you know an adoptive family? Have you checked in on them lately? They might be fine but just in case they aren’t, I have something to say. Here are some things adoptive families want you to know. 1. If we don’t hang... Christina Gochnauer 9 views Getting Your Home Ready for Adoption As you get ready to step into this new phase of life, whether you already have kids or not, the adoption process takes time. While stocking your nursery and pantry may be easy, the process of getting your home and... Serra Evans 12 views Adoption Pet Peeves Ahem *steps on soapbox* I have gathered you here today to discuss one of my biggest, major peeves. Let me start by telling you I love animals. Young me thought she was going to be a veterinarian, zoologist, or marine... Christina Gochnauer 7 views Our First Year as a Family Our First Year October 2014 Three precious foster children entered our home in October of 2014, two little boys and an infant girl. My husband and I had never had children in our 14 years of marriage and we weren’t... Christina Gochnauer 18 views Adoption Trivia When it comes to adoption there are a lot of unanswered questions. To those new to the adoption world or those who are just interested, it can all be a bit confusing. Let’s play a game of adoption trivia and get... Cindy Hill 30 views Navigating the Cocoon When you decide to pursue adoption, there will be many instances when your family’s situation will look unique from others who have gone before you. Life after adoption will also be unique. Whether that be in how you... Kristina Frazier 11 views My Favorite Adoption Metaphors As an English major, studying figurative language was something I did almost every day. As a little review, figurative language is language that goes beyond its literal meaning to convey a point. There are quite a few... Katie Kaessinger 41 views Am I Ready to Adopt Making the decision to adopt begins with asking yourself, Am I ready to adopt?” Knowing whether or not you are ready to adopt is a pretty broad question and feels different for everyone. The answer to this somewhat... Janelle Oliveira 18 views Love Languages and Adoption According to The New Oxford American Dictionary, the definition of love is, an intense feeling of deep affection.” The definition of language is, the principal method of communication conveyed by speech, writing or... Cindy Hill 17 views Understanding Trauma and Traumaversaries Did you know that it is possible for your body to unconsciously remember a traumatic event? The brain is an amazing machine and it will move mountains to protect you. When a traumatic event happens to a person, the... Rebecca Dell 29 views A Letter to My Adopted Children Before I Begin At first, my goal was to write a letter to our adopted children. However, the words felt deeply personal, and I struggled to put into words just how I feel about them. As the contents unfolded, the words... Rebecca Dell 15 views You’re Not Crazy: Adoption is Difficult Sometimes Adoption Isn’t for the Faint of Heart Have you ever laid awake at night really worried that it shouldn’t be this hard? You’re not crazy for doing so. Parenting looks easy from the outside. Provide some basic... Christina Gochnauer 19 views Close Conversations: A Tale Of Hope And Love In my last interview, we met my son’s biological mother. We discussed her early life, her struggle with addiction, her biological children, and how she is working every day to overcome her addictions and remain healthy... Lisa Kersey 10 views Adoption Influencers Adoption influence has changed tremendously in the last 20 years. As technology has made sharing experiences easier for parents, families, and children in the adoption community, many have developed a platform with the... Kristal Black 17 views Our First Christmas as a Family Let me start by saying I was never as nervous or excited about Christmas day as I was that year. My husband and I had been married 14 years at the time and had spent holidays anywhere from big family gatherings to (my... Christina Gochnauer 16 views Close Conversations: A Tale Of Addiction, Adoption, And Redemption I read a book a couple of years ago, Cinder Girl by Christina Meredith. It came to me at the most random time, but also at a time that, now, makes perfect sense. It was a time when someone would come back into my life... Lisa Kersey 35 views 5 Gifts to Give Your Adoptee this Christmas Christmas, somehow, is right around the corner. There is a chance that if you are organized you already have your children’s gifts wrapped and under the tree (or at least stashed in a closet). I am … not organized. And... Christina Gochnauer 19 views Christmas Songs About Adoption There are so many reasons to be thankful this time of year. Family, friends, gifts, good food, laughter, and a reminder that despite the world being a dark and dreary place at times, love and light can break through... Christina Gochnauer 22 views 5 Ways To Improve Parental Attachment Throughout your home study, as you prepare to bring home your child(ren), you will hopefully go through many different educational opportunities that will help you prepare to bring home children who may have experienced... Kristina Frazier 18 views International Adoption: Navigating Medical Care When Coming Home I had just become the mom of an almost 3-year-old. My husband and I adopted a beautiful little girl from India after 2 years of paperwork, education, social worker visits, fundraisers, agency fees, and countless prayers... Natalie Welch 31 views My Adoption Story: Reunited, 15 Years Later When I...