by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Aug 6, 2023 | Adoption journey, Adoptive parenting
Many hopeful Christian adoptive parents wonder if they should plan a baby shower once they have been matched with a birth mother. It’s natural to want to celebrate with friends and family as you prepare for your new addition, but there is still a lot of...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Apr 16, 2023 | Adoption, Adoptive parenting, Post-adoption
In the past, adoption agencies discouraged families from adopting an older child if they had younger kids. They reasoned that this type of adoption would disrupt the birth order of the family. Today however, many Christian adoptive families are choosing this type of...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Jan 15, 2023 | Adoption Awareness, Adoption story
For many families, adoption becomes part of a child’s story early on. Many adoption experts and doctors recommend sharing a child’s adoption story with him or her early in life. Sharing this your child’s adoption story allows them to understand...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Nov 6, 2022 | Adoption journey
During your adoption journey, you may need additional help to work through some of the emotions you face. Getting help from a licensed counselor is a great way to help you address your challenges and feelings. Also, adoption counseling will help you get fully prepared...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Sep 4, 2022 | Adoption, Adoption situations, Domestic Adoption
Adoption can be an emotional journey for many. Finding out that a birth mother is interested in you as adoptive parents to her baby is one of the most exciting parts of the adoption process. Unfortunately, some people will take advantage of hopeful adoptive parents...