Jan 10, 2021 | Adoption, Adoptive parenting
Adoption gives a child many opportunities that they might not have had with their birth family. Even if they feel loved and cared for, an adopted child may experience some effects of their adoption. As their adoptive parent, you have the opportunity to walk through...
Dec 27, 2020 | Adoption, Adoptive parenting
As hopeful adoptive parents, you may wonder how to tell your child they were adopted. And you want to do everything you can to help them adjust. As they get older, they will become more curious and probably ask you many questions about their adoption. This is very...
Dec 6, 2020 | Adoptive parenting, Christian Adoption
Adoptive parenting is a wonderful journey of learning to love and care for a child. But sometimes adopted children experience difficult situations prior to their adoption. If your child had a history of food deprivation, they might hoard food out of fear they may not...
Nov 1, 2020 | Adoption Awareness, Adoptive parenting, Open adoption
November is recognized across the country as National Adoption Awareness Month. So to kick off this special month, we wanted to share a new children’s book with you, “I Am Adopted, but What Does That Mean?” This newly-released book shares...
Oct 18, 2020 | Adoptive parenting, Domestic Adoption
As you envision that sweet moment when you hold your baby in your arms, you may wonder if bonding in adoption is difficult. It’s normal to worry, but God will help you. And like many of your other parenting-related tasks, dedicating your time and energy to...
Aug 23, 2020 | adoption wait, Adoptive parenting
It’s a bit complicated to create to-do lists and to-buy lists for an adoptive child. Your timeline of events is unpredictable. It’s tricky to determine what to get before you’re matched and what should wait. Your shopping list varies depending on the...