Adopting a child

Yes, you read that correctly. I know what you're thinking: there are so many children in the world who need a "good and loving" forever family. Why would I discourage people from adopting? The reasoning is this: when you choose to adopt, the child must be the #1 priority. Here are 10 reasons why a person should not adopt, and why: 1: You are anti-connective and attachment parenting. Arguably, adoptees have experienced trauma to some degree (the separation from their biological parents, at…

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Think you could be the right family for an older child adoption? First, here are 10 things you need to know about adopting an older child.

The cost of adopting a child can get out of control. But you can meet your goal of becoming an adoptive parent using these 10 creative ways to cover the costs.

I share 10 of the biggest surprises we've had along the way during our adoption journey!

The effects of adoption on children can be overwhelming and challenging for the parents. Read to learn about these effects and understand how to cope with them.

With anything in life, getting started is the hardest part. With adoption, it can feel really overwhelming. There's a lot to know and learn. We just went through the adoption journey and share the process we went through in the beginning. If you're planning to adopt a baby or child, let us guide you from our first hand experience and the resources we found to be helpful. From choosing the type of adoption, the agency, and home study...we cover it all! #adoption #adopt #infertility #adopting

As you know, November is National Adoption Month, and to honor this special holiday, we will be posting a new, helpful infographic every Wednesday this month. We hope these graphics will help you understand more about the adoption process and adoption in general.

I adopted three older children and I've learned a few things along the way. Here are five things to remember when adopting an older child.

Are you bringing a child home from another country? Are you welcoming a foster child into your life? Are you adopting an infant? Here are some ways to bond with your adopted or foster child. 1) Roc…