Adopting Outside Your Home State
What is ICPC? How Do I Legally Cross State Lines With My Adopted Baby? Nothing compares to the joy of holding a child you’re about to adopt. It’s a moment…
“I Want Two Moms,” Raelyn Cried
"It's not fair," Raelyn cried. The five-year-old had been ranting for several minutes about the injustices inflicted upon her. “I wish I had two moms,” she said, raising her tear-stained…
Honoring Birth Parents: Celebrating Courage and Love on Mother’s Day
Honor birth parents. Celebrate the woman who carried your child. Honor them in deed and speech every day. This weekend, Mother’s Day weekend, formally honor this woman's courage. Regardless of…
Adoptive Children Need to Trust–Earn that Trust
“You don’t trust me,” the boy was obviously distressed, but not distressed enough to stop eating fries from a generous serving. He appeared to be just headed into puberty and…
When Not to Adopt!
Guest writer—An adopted teenager I’m adopted, and even though my parents were some of the best, I have over the years accumulated a list of things I think people should…
“I’ll Have My Birth Mom Adopt Me Back,” My Daughter Threatened
Guest Blogger “You can’t tell anyone.” My 30-year-old daughter had called to confined in me. “Promise you won’t even tell dad until everything is over. Promise?” “I promise,” I said…