Adoption

The Christmas tree is up; we have a long list of holiday movies to finish between events. My kids have a running tally of the gifts under the tree. But, our family will still be at least one short for Christmas. After experiencing our first adoption profile rejection, Christmas will feel different this year. (*I … Read More about When You’re Not Matched for Adoption: Adoption Profile Rejection

WHEN YOU CAN’T ADOPT BUT STILL WANT TO HELP Guilt or compassion are never the sole reasons for adopting a child from anywhere. For some families, adoption isn’t right for a number of reasons. But how do you still help with adoption? Despite the fact that you might not be right for adoption, you might … Read More about HOW TO HELP WHEN YOU CAN’T ADOPT

Tips and explanations for the dossier and I-800A. The international adoption process has a vocabulary all its own. For that matter, adoption has a vocabulary all its own. So when it comes to preparing for your own adoption or perhaps supporting a friend’s adoption, you might hear words like dossier and I-800A. What is a … Read More about INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION: Tips for Your Dossier and I-800A

Common misunderstandings about adoption and the adoption journey.

8 Surprising Criteria You Didn’t Know Mattered for an International Adoption.

Best books recommended for adoptions.

20+ of the best adoption books for children!

Best vocabulary and language for adoptions.

What is a home study, and why is it important? What should you focus on?

WHERE IN THE WORLD TO START?  Adoption options.   Your heart is telling you that you aren’t done. You are ready for another child, but the biology is all wrong. Why does it seem that mother nature betrays us soooo much?? (I guess that is a rant for another day.)  You might even know that you want to adopt, … Read More about OUR JOURNEY AND HOW TO NAVIGATE FIRST STEPS IN ADOPTION

Don’t let the questions dissuade you; you are an adopting mom!